Lab Safety

Question 1

The octogone signifies

Answer 1

The contents of the container are dangerous

Question 2

Flammable

Answer 2

Are substances which can burn easily or cause other materials to burn

Question 3

Explosive

Answer 3

Can cause injury or death as a result of a blast or because of the materials expelled by the blast(metal shards)

Usually are pressurized aerosol containers which may explode when heated

Question 4

Corrosive

Answer 4

Are chemicals which can damage clothing cause blindness, death if ingested, can cause symptoms ranging from mild rash to serious skin damage

Question 5

The triangle signifies

Answer 5

The container is dangerous, usually because the contents are under high pressure

Question 6

Danger

Answer 6

Indicates immediate and grave risk:

• Very toxic (acute toxicity)
• flammable at low temperature
• Can cause blindness or skin damage in seconds

Question 7

Radiation

Answer 7

Radioactive materials emit high energy atomic particles or high energy radiation
-In homes found in smoke detectors
Involve no danger if kept at a safe distance

Question 8

Poison can cause

Answer 8

Anything from mild illness to death, depending on the nature of the poison

Question 9

Poison can enter the body in 4 ways

Answer 9

Ingestion(eating)
Inhalation(breathing)
Absorption through skin
Injection

Question 10

Warning

Answer 10

Cause for concern, but less immediate