Symbol biohazard

Baldwin, C. L. and Runkle, R. S., Biohazards symbol Development of a biological hazards warning signal. Science 158 (1967). 

By use of stylized symbols, such as a radiation or biohazard symbol... 

Figure 4.11 Sturdy, secure, leakproof, red sh s container with biohazard symbol.

Contaminated sharps, discarding and containment Contaminated sharps shall be discarded immediately or as soon as feasible into containers (Figure 4.11) that are closable, puncture-resistant, leakproof on sides and bottom, and labeled according to the requirements of the standard. The latter usually requires a biohazard symbol on the container and/or the container being red. ... 

Signs and tags may offer a symbol for fast communication of hazards and information. Some common hazard S5anbols include the radiation s3rmbol, the biohazard symbol, and the no smoking symbol. However, S5mibols cannot replace the text message. 

Warnings Wamings that identify laboratories and containers with biohazards are important. The biohazard symbol (see Figure 26-1) is an essential part of a biohazard warning. Several organizations have biohazard warning requirements and standards. ... 

A warning label that includes the universal biohazard symbol as specified at 1910.1030(g)(1)(i)(B) followed by the term biohazard must be included on ... 

In addition, contaminated equipment which is to be serviced or shipped must have a readily observable label attached which contains the biohazard symbol and the word biohazard along with a statement relating which portions of the equipment are contaminated. 

Today the biohazard symbol is widely used in labels to warn about biological hazards, including bacteria, vimses, and other biological agents that may carry risk of infection to humans. It is used on doors... 

Deface or cover the biohazard symbol on autoclaved waste containers before disposal. 

Storage units. Storage enclosures, such as refrigerators, freezers, or even incubators used to store or hold biohazardous agents, should be identified with a sign or label containing the biohazard symbol and hazard identity. 

Containers. Individual bottles or tubes containing cultures of biohazardous agents should be labeled with the biohazard symbol, especially if someone other than the worker who put the agent in the container is likely... 

All warning labels must bear the biohazard symbol, be printed in fluorescent orange or orange-red, and have lettering of a contrasting color. 

---