Safety Instructions...Flammable products or their fumes may catch fire easily if near heat, flames...
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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: