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There
are no specific sign designs for laboratories. The standard
safety, notice, warning, etc. signs are used.
According to OSHA's recommendations for chemical hygiene
in laboratories, prominent signs and labels of the following
types should be posted:
(a) Emergency telephone numbers of emergency personnel/facilities,
supervisors, and laboratory workers (see Notice
Signs)
(b) Identity labels, showing contents of containers
(including waste receptacles) and associated hazards (see
samples below and RTK Signs)
(c) Location signs for safety showers, eyewash stations,
other safety and first aid equipment, exits and areas where
food and beverage consumption and storage are permitted (see
Safety Signs)
(d) Warnings at areas or equipment where special or
unusual hazards exist (see Warning Signs)
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In addition to proper signage, good
labeling is essential, both for safety and record keeping,
in laboratories.
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