hazard symbol

Warning icon displayed

A hazard symbol is a standardized pictogram warning of danger—the skull and crossbones for poison, the flame for flammable materials, the radiation trefoil.

These appear on chemical containers, workplace signs, and product labels to communicate risks across language barriers: Check the hazard symbols before handling any chemicals.

Related

skull and crossbones · caution · do not enter · wet floor · biohazard · radiation · flammable · corrosive · explosive · fire diamond · poison · triangle · yellow · black · high voltage · chemical · laboratory · safety

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Opposites
warning vs. assurance

hazard symbolquality seal

Endorsement of standards met

safety certification · green check · verified badge · seal of approval · CE marking

danger indication vs. positive guidance

hazard symboldirectional sign

Indicator showing which way

exit sign · welcome sign · restroom sign · parking sign

prohibition/warning vs. permission/welcome

hazard symbolwelcome sign

Display announcing friendly reception

open sign · green light

Family

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G