Warning symbols

Warning symbols

See also|Warning Sign|Hazard symbolWarning symbols are mainly graphic images which identify a dangerous object or place. Warning symbols are used in many places in lieu of or addition to written warnings as they are quickly recognized (faster than reading a written warning) and more universally understood (the same symbol can be recognized as having the same meaning to speakers of different languages).

List of warning symbols
* Fragile symbol (fragile contents)
* Mr. Yuk (poison, designed for children)
* Ionizing radiation (radiation)
* Skull and crossbones (general danger, poison)
* Biological hazard symbol (biological waste, live bacteria/viruses etc).
* Explosive material symbol (explosives).
* Corrosive material symbol (corrosive substances e.g. acids, bases, phenols etc).
* Chemical hazard label (general safety symbol for lab chemicals.)
* High Voltage symbol (high voltage)
* Laser safety symbol (laser radiation)
* Keep away from Heat (temperature sensitive contents)


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