Safety Instructions z

Here is important information you will find on different products in your household.

name of product

type of product

hazard symbol

Many household

products have

symbols on their

labels. These

symbols will

instantly tell you if

the product is

harmful.

instructions and ingredients

Instructions tell how to use the

product safely.

warning

This warns what not

to do with the

product and injuries

it could cause. It

gives instructions on

first aid treatment in

case of injury.

Imperative verbs

(bossy words) are

used to give

instructions, e.g.

Rinse with water. Get

medical advice.

Have a look at the different product labels. Look for the information in the model above in the

products below.

Hazard Symbols

Here are some examples of hazard symbols.

poison corrosive flammable explosive The skull and crossbones

symbol means the product is

poisonous. Licking, eating,

drinking, or smelling a

substance marked with this

symbol can make you very

sick or even cause death.

The bony hand symbol means

the product is corrosive.

Corrosive products will burn

your skin or eyes if touched, or

your throat and stomach if

swallowed.

The flame symbol means the

product may catch fire.

Flammable products or their

fumes may catch fire easily if

near heat, flames or sparks.

This symbol means the

container is explosive! The

container is under pressure

and can explode if it is

heated or broken.

More symbols: