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It could just be me, but a skull and cross bones "poisonous" type icon seems more effective. I don't see the problem with using a symbol already associated wit
by steve-atx-7600 4y ago
It could just be me, but a skull and cross bones "poisonous" type icon seems more effective. I don't see the problem with using a symbol already associated with death/harm. I remember seeing a skull/bones icon as a kid and the message was clear. You could paint this in pink - or use in on a bike helmet - and the meaning isn't lost when labeled on a hazardous substance.
I don't think the same is true for the logo they chose.
I can also understand a skull/bones symbol rotated by any angle. Might it offend someone? Probably...what doesn't.
- kzrdude 4y agoDifferent symbols for different hazards, like in data sheets: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/whmis_ghs/pictograms.html https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/whmis_ghs/pictogra...
- whatshisface 4y agoThat was already taken to indicate piratehazzards.
- nukeman 4y agoSkull and crossbones isn’t universal, especially through time. At one point it was actually considered to represent life and rebirth.
- 7952 4y agoBut such a symbol could mean a lot of different types of threat. Sometimes we need to be specific. A bin in a hospital full of needles is different to a bin with iodine 125 inside. It requires a different response. A skull and cross bones could mean stay off my land, mine shaft, deep water, posion, anything.
- hojjat12000 4y agopirates...