List of warning symbols
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Warning 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
- General caution symbol - ☡
- General warning symbol - ⚠
- 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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