Question

essential question: what do laboratory safety symbols mean?
a. safety symbols
below is the list of common safety symbols. in the 2nd column, write down the meaning of each safety symbol. in the 3rd column, write down one (1) example of a precaution you would take related to each symbol.
symbol meaning description example precautions
flammable substance catches fire easily keep away from open flames, heat, sparks

Explanation:

1. Second symbol (hand with steam): Meaning - Corrosive, can cause burns; Description - Substance can damage skin and materials; Precaution - Wear protective gloves and goggles.
2. Third symbol (skull and crossbones): Meaning - Toxic; Description - Substance can be harmful if ingested, inhaled or absorbed; Precaution - Use in well - ventilated area and wear a mask.
3. Fourth symbol (explosion): Meaning - Explosive; Description - Substance can explode under certain conditions; Precaution - Store away from heat and shock sources.
4. Fifth symbol (X): Meaning - Oxidizing; Description - Substance can accelerate combustion; Precaution - Keep away from flammable materials.
5. Sixth symbol (tree): Meaning - Biohazard; Description - Substance is a biological hazard; Precaution - Use appropriate disposal methods and wear protective clothing.
6. Seventh symbol (biohazard symbol): Meaning - Biohazard; Description - Involves biological agents that can pose a risk; Precaution - Follow proper decontamination procedures.

Answer:

Symbol	Meaning	Description	Example Precautions
<img src="third symbol" alt="third symbol">	Toxic	Substance can be harmful if ingested, inhaled or absorbed	Use in well - ventilated area and wear a mask
<img src="fourth symbol" alt="fourth symbol">	Explosive	Substance can explode under certain conditions	Store away from heat and shock sources
<img src="fifth symbol" alt="fifth symbol">	Oxidizing	Substance can accelerate combustion	Keep away from flammable materials
<img src="sixth symbol" alt="sixth symbol">	Biohazard	Substance is a biological hazard	Use appropriate disposal methods and wear protective clothing
<img src="seventh symbol" alt="seventh symbol">	Biohazard	Involves biological agents that can pose a risk	Follow proper decontamination procedures