Hazard Symbols• Learning Objective: To explain what hazard symbols mean and why we use them in

science.

Starter: Write down what you think the following symbols mean.

A B C D E

Extension task: Where might you find these symbols?

Slippery road

Electricity

Slippery floor

Warning!Science hazard symbols

harmful or irritant

corrosive

flammable

toxic

radioactive

explosive

biohazard

wear goggles

…………….. symbols are used in science ……………………. all over the world. They are ………...... because people can quickly tell that there may be a ……………….. without having to read a long sign. It is important to ……………. what each symbol means to stay safe in science.

DANGER LEARN HAZARD

USEFUL LABORATORIES

A. CorrosiveB. Harmful

C. DangerousD. X marks the

spot!

A. CorrosiveB. Spinning

bladesC. RadioactiveD. Biohazard

A. FlammableB. RadioactiveC. New hair cutD. Biohazard