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In response to "“Foolproof” systems only incentivize the creation of bigger and better fools. -- nm" by znufrii

Everything is always about risk reduction. I think about this for every Chem Lab I run.

Posted by Reagen Oct 22 '21, 09:52

Someone can always drop a beaker of acid.

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My Grade 4-9 science teacher was a maniac by today's standards. The chem labs he let us do. The elements we had "open the door" access to. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Oct 22, 12:02 1
- Oh I get none of the really interesting chemicals anymore. -- nm - Reagen Oct 22, 12:14
"Congratulations, Aiden, you've managed to set water on fire." -- nm - Full Size Candy Baron Oct 22, 10:20
I am currently in the middle of Joint Health and Safety certification. This is the Hierarchy of Controls to reduce exposure to hazards -- (edited) - Andie Oct 22, 09:58 3
- Yes, Hazard Management is an important aspect of safety. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 22, 10:21 2
  - "A Hazard is leading the safety committee? Well that's just the fox in the henhouse right there." -- nm - Reagen Oct 22, 10:38 1
    - it has been brought up. -- nm - Andie Oct 22, 11:01
We lit the lab (briefly) on fire in middle school because the burner had a slight leak. - spamlet Oct 22, 09:56 1
- I have a few "don't do what Donny Don't does" stories about my own university lab days. -- nm - Reagen Oct 22, 09:58

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