Safety in the laboratory
Safety Rules & Hazard Symbols
Recognize dangerous behaviour, understand chemical warnings, and choose the safest response.
Prevent accidentsRead warning symbolsReport emergencies
Safety rule challenge
Decide whether each action is safe or unsafe.
Read the situation, then make your decision.
Hazard symbol gallery
Select a symbol to see the danger and a suitable precaution.
Choose a symbol above.
Emergency response
A beaker breaks and chemical solution spills on the bench. What should you do first?
Select the safest response.