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General Warning

Presence of possibly hazardous materials/environment

<p><span>Presence of possibly hazardous materials/environment</span></p>
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Health Hazard

Presence of chemical, physical, or biological factors with the potential to have a negative effect on our health

<p>Presence of chemical, physical, or biological factors with the potential to have a negative effect on our health </p>
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Biological Hazard

Presence of Biohazardous materials

<p>Presence of Biohazardous materials</p>
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BSL-1

Presence of organisms that usually don’t cause disease in healthy adults but are capable of causing infections, have a minimum potential hazard to environment and laboratory personnel, and have effective treatment measures.

<p>Presence of organisms that usually don’t cause disease in healthy adults but are capable of causing infections, have a minimum potential hazard to environment and laboratory personnel, and have effective treatment measures.</p>
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BSL-2

Presence of organisms capable of causing mild infections, having moderate potential hazard to the environment and laboratory personnel, difficult to spread forming aerosol, and having effective treatment/preventive measures.

<p>Presence of organisms capable of causing mild infections, having moderate potential hazard to the environment and laboratory personnel, difficult to spread forming aerosol, and having effective treatment/preventive measures.</p>
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BSL-3

Presence of organisms capable of causing severe infections and spreading via aerosol. They have high individual risk and moderate community risk with some treatment and prevention measures available.

<p><span>Presence of organisms capable of causing severe infections and spreading via aerosol. They have high individual risk and moderate community risk with some treatment and prevention measures available.</span></p>
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BSL-4

Presence of organisms having a high potential of causing serious infection to individuals and communities. They have a very high transmission rate and have no available treatment and preventive measures.

<p><span>Presence of organisms having a high potential of causing serious infection to individuals and communities. They have a very high transmission rate and have no available treatment and preventive measures.</span></p>
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Poison/Poisonous Materials

Presence of toxic materials

<p>Presence of toxic materials</p>
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Carcinogenic

Presence of carcinogenic materials

<p>Presence of carcinogenic materials</p>
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Corrosive

Presence of corrosive substances

<p>Presence of corrosive substances</p>
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Harmful Irritants

Presence of harmful chemicals causing irritations

<p>Presence of harmful chemicals causing irritations </p>
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High Voltage

Supply of high-voltage electricity

<p>Supply of high-voltage electricity</p>
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Electric Hazard

Risk of getting electric shock. (The device might give mild to severe electric shock)

<p><span>Risk of getting electric shock. (The device might give mild to severe electric shock)</span></p>
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Cryogenic Hazard

Low-temperature zone

<p>Low-temperature zone </p>
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Flammable Material

Presence of combustible materials (a substance that can easily burn)

<p>Presence of combustible materials (a substance that can easily burn) </p>
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Oxidizing Material

Presence of oxidizing chemicals

<p>Presence of oxidizing chemicals</p>
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Explosive Material

Presence of explosive and/or self-reactive substances 

<p><span>Presence of explosive and/or self-reactive substances&nbsp;</span></p>
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Hot Surface

Risk of burning if you touch with naked hands

<p>Risk of burning if you touch with naked hands </p>
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Ionizing Radiation Hazard

Presence of radioactive materials emitting ionizing radiation or the presence of electromagnetic waves having the capacity to ionize an atom

<p>Presence of radioactive materials emitting ionizing radiation or the presence of electromagnetic waves having the capacity to ionize an atom </p>
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Non-ionizing Radiation Hazard

Presence of electromagnetic waves that don’t have ionizing capacity but have the capacity to excite electrons 

<p><span>Presence of electromagnetic waves that don’t have ionizing capacity but have the capacity to excite electrons&nbsp; </span></p>
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UV Radiation Hazard

Presence of UV light

<p>Presence of UV light </p>
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Laser Hazard

Presence of laser radiation

<p>Presence of laser radiation </p>
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Glassware Hazard

Presence of broken glass

<p>Presence of broken glass </p>
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Gloves Required

Must use protective gloves in this area/while working in this area

<p><span>Must use protective gloves in this area/while working in this area</span></p>
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Safety Glasses Required

Must use protective/safety goggles while working

<p>Must use protective/safety goggles while working </p>
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Safety Shoes Required

Must use closed-toe shoes in this area/while working

<p><span>Must use closed-toe shoes in this area/while working</span></p>
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Lab Coat Required

Must wear lab coat (apron) while in this area

<p><span>Must wear lab coat (apron) while in this area </span></p>
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Protective Clothing Required

Must wear full protective clothing

<p><span>Must wear full protective clothing </span></p>
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Respirator Required

Must wear a breathing mask/respirator; the presence of contaminated air 

<p><span>Must wear a breathing mask/respirator; the presence of contaminated air&nbsp;</span></p>
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Face/Safety Mask Required

Must wear face/dust/safety masks 

<p><span>Must wear face/dust/safety masks&nbsp;</span></p>
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Face Shield Required

Must wear face shield while working

<p><span>Must wear face shield while working</span></p>
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Hair Protection Required

Must wear hair protection before working 

<p><span>Must wear hair protection before working&nbsp;</span></p>
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Hearing Protection Required

Must wear a hearing protection device while working 

<p><span>Must wear a hearing protection device while working&nbsp;</span></p>
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Hand Wash Station

Place to wash your hands

<p>Place to wash your hands</p>
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Eye Wash Station

Place to wash your eyes

<p>Place to wash your eyes</p>
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Shower Station

Place to take a shower

<p>Place to take a shower</p>
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Hand Sanitization Station

Place to sanitize your hands

<p>Place to sanitize your hands</p>
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Emergency Meeting Station

Place for all lab personnel to meet for an emergency meeting or during emergency 

<p><span>Place for all lab personnel to meet for an emergency meeting or during emergency&nbsp;</span></p>
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Fire Extinguisher

Location where the fire extinguisher is placed

<p>Location where the fire extinguisher is placed </p>
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First Aid

Place with the first aid box and materials

<p>Place with the first aid box and materials </p>
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Drinking Water

Indicates safe water for drinking

<p>Indicates safe water for drinking </p>
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Fire Blanket

Location where the fire blanket is placed

<p>Location where the fire blanket is placed </p>
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Fire Hose

Location where the hose with water or any fire retardant is placed

<p><span>Location where the hose with water or any fire retardant is placed </span></p>
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Emergency Bell

Bell to be pressed during an emergency like fire or accident

<p>Bell to be pressed during an emergency like fire or accident</p>
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Restricted Entry

Entry is allowed for authorized personnel only

<p><span>Entry is allowed for authorized personnel only</span></p>
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Food and Drink Prohibited

Not allowed to eat or drink anything in this area

<p><span>Not allowed to eat or drink anything in this area </span></p>
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No Open Flame

Don’t use an open flame in this area; the presence of highly flammable or temperature-sensitive materials. 

<p><span>Don’t use an open flame in this area; the presence of highly flammable or temperature-sensitive materials.&nbsp;</span></p>
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No Light

Maintain dark, photo-sensitive materials.

<p><span>Maintain dark, photo-sensitive materials.</span></p>
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No Open Shoes

Not allowed to wear open-toe shoes

<p><span>Not allowed to wear open-toe shoes</span></p>
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No Open Hair

No open hair allowed while working here 

<p><span>No open hair allowed while working here&nbsp;</span></p>
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No Electronics

Not permitted to use/take any electronic devices 

<p><span>Not permitted to use/take any electronic devices&nbsp;</span></p>
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No Gloves

Gloves must be removed.

<p><span>Gloves must be removed.</span></p>