One Symbol To Rule Them All

Taking things for granted is a recurring theme in this series. For a lot of the younger scientists and biosafety professionals, it’s difficult to imagine a time before the biohazard symbol existed. But it wasn’t that long ago – the biohazard symbol is a mere 58 years old.

What do we know about the people who created it? And what would they think of the symbol’s enduring presence in popular culture, far beyond the likes of any other hazard symbol?

I hope you enjoy reading about this piece of history, because I certainly enjoyed creating it for you!