NATURE OF SCIENCE: Risks in the Lab

A risk is

• only dangerous if you are careless

• no big deal

• something that can harm us or others

• something that applies to others

All risks are equally dangerous

• true
• false

We change lower a risk by changing our behaviour

• true

• false

What is the best way to lower a risk?

• By ignoring it

• By changing our behavior

• By increasing the risk

• By avoiding it completely

How can we define a risk?

• Something that can harm us or others

• Something that is always beneficial

• Something that doesn't exist

• Something that only applies to others

Are all risks equally dangerous?

• Yes

• No

We can reduce risks by taking precautions.

• true

• false

In our lab, precaution devices include: (you can choose more than one answer)

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The best example of a personal safety equipment is a

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The risk that would cause us to use the equipment shown is

• flammable materials

• burns

• glass cuts

• noxious (harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.) fumes