Signs and Labels

Signs Required in Every Lab

The Laboratory Emergency Information Template for your lab door. It includes space for emergency contact information and hazard warnings.

The Laboratory Emergency Plan Template includes evacuation and emergency response information.

Use this sign to remind everyone that no food or drink is allowed in a laboratory: 

Use this sign for emergency numbers: 

Biosafety Door Signs

Biohazard Signs

Use this for equipment that contains biohazardous material or may be contaminated with biohazardous material: 

Use this sign on refreigerators containing biohazardous materials, including blood samples:

 

Chemical Signs

Use this sign on refrigerators that are not "laboratory safe" for flammable liquid storage: 

Use this sign on refrigerators containing chemicals: 

Use this sign on refrigerators that are used for food only: 

Use either of these labels on samples that contain formalin or formaldehyde: 
 

Use these labels on containers of 70% Ethanol: 


Use these labels on containers of Dichloromethane/Methylene Chloride: 

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Use these labels on containers of Ethanol: 

Use these labels on containers of Ethyl Acetate: 

Use these labels on containers of Hydrochloric Acid: 

Uses these labels on containers of Methanol: 

Use this to identify unattended chemical reactions: 

Additional Links

• Cornell University EH&S lab signage
• Science Laboratory Safety Signs
• Warning Labels