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NOTES & CLASSROOM ACTIVITY ON 22- July-

2024
COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY DURATION: 45 MINS

Term Definition Example


Bob was trying to impress his friends by
An unexpected
juggling office supplies, but he slipped
Accident event that causes
on a banana peel and knocked over the
harm or damage.
water cooler, flooding the office.
Lisa decided to wear her high heels to
Physical harm or
the construction site for a fashion
Injury damage to a
statement, but ended up with a twisted
person.
ankle after tripping over a toolbox.
Tim thought it would be faster to use his
A risky behavior
skateboard to deliver files across the
Unsafe Act that can lead to
office, but he crashed into the boss’s
accidents.
desk, scattering papers everywhere.
The office air conditioning broke down,
A hazardous state
Unsafe and everyone brought in personal fans,
that can cause
Condition creating a maze of extension cords that
accidents.
everyone kept tripping over.
Sarah almost set the kitchen on fire
A near-miss
Dangerous when she left popcorn in the microwave
incident that could
Occurrence too long, but she caught it just before it
have caused harm.
burst into flames.
During a company picnic, John decided
A serious incident to show off his “fire-breathing” trick
Reportable
that must be using lighter fluid. He ended up setting
Accident
officially reported. the grass on fire, resulting in a call to the
fire department.

Read the story carefully and answer the questions that follows.

Story:

At the renowned Technovation Engineering College, the state-of-the-art


engineering laboratory was always buzzing with activity. Students were engaged
in various experiments, pushing the boundaries of their knowledge and skills. One
particular day, however, turned into an unexpected lesson in safety, providing a
vivid example of how quickly things can go wrong when precautions are not
taken.

The Incident:

It was a bright Tuesday morning, and Professor Wright's Mechanical Engineering


class was conducting a series of experiments in the lab. The students were excited,
eager to test their theories and see the results of their hard work. However, the
day's events soon turned chaotic due to a series of unsafe acts and conditions.

Unsafe Act: Alex, a third-year student, was in a hurry to complete his experiment
and decided to skip wearing his safety goggles and gloves. He thought he could
handle the equipment carefully enough without them. This was an unsafe act, as
proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial in a lab setting.

Unsafe Condition: The lab technician, Mr. Smith, noticed that the fume hood in
the chemistry section was malfunctioning and not properly ventilating hazardous
fumes. However, due to a backlog of maintenance requests, he decided to leave
it be for the day, creating an unsafe condition.

Accident: During an experiment involving a high-speed centrifuge, Alex, who


was not wearing his PPE, accidentally dropped a vial of reactive chemicals. The
chemicals spilled, and some splashed into his eyes and onto his hands. At the
same time, the centrifuge, improperly loaded, became unbalanced and toppled
over, causing a minor explosion and releasing fumes into the lab.

Injury: Alex suffered chemical burns on his hands and eye irritation due to the
splash. His injuries required immediate medical attention. Another student,
Emily, inhaled some of the fumes released by the malfunctioning fume hood,
resulting in respiratory distress.

Dangerous Occurrence: Nearby, Jake was working on an electrical circuit


experiment. The explosion from the centrifuge caused a power surge, leading to
a short circuit. Sparks flew from his workstation, narrowly missing him. This was
a dangerous occurrence, an incident that could have caused injury but didn't,
thanks to Jake's quick reflexes and the lab's circuit breakers.

Reportable Accident: The combined incidents – the chemical spill, the injuries
to Alex and Emily, and the power surge – led to an emergency evacuation of the
lab. Professor Wright had to report the series of accidents to the college
administration and safety committee due to the severity and potential risk of the
occurrences.
Additional Incidents Throughout the Day:

• Unsafe Act:
o Jenna, another student, was eating her lunch in the lab, despite the
strict "No Food or Drink" policy. This careless behavior posed a risk
of contamination and ingestion of hazardous substances.
• Unsafe Condition:
o The fire extinguisher in the lab was found to be expired during the
emergency. This created an unsafe condition, as it might not have
worked if needed.
• Accident:
o While evacuating, Mark tripped over a loose cable on the floor and
fell, hitting his head on a table corner. This added another injury to
the day's tally.
• Injury:
o Lucy, who was handling a hot plate without using tongs, got
distracted by the commotion and accidentally touched the hot
surface, resulting in a severe burn on her hand.
• Dangerous Occurrence:
o A gas cylinder used for experiments started leaking due to the
toppled equipment. Fortunately, this was detected early by Paul, the
lab assistant, who managed to contain the leak before it could cause
an explosion.

Questions for Students:

1. Identify Unsafe Acts:


o What were the unsafe acts committed by Alex and Jenna?
o How did these acts contribute to the subsequent accidents and
injuries?
2. Recognize Unsafe Conditions:
o List the unsafe conditions present in the lab.
o Discuss how these conditions could have been prevented or
mitigated.
3. Analyze Accidents:
o Describe the sequence of events that led to the centrifuge accident.
o What were the immediate and underlying causes of the accidents
involving the chemical spill and the power surge?
4. Understand Injuries:
o Identify all the injuries mentioned in the story.
o How could the injuries to Alex, Emily, Mark, and Lucy have been
prevented?
5. Evaluate Dangerous Occurrences:
o What were the dangerous occurrences in this story?
o How did quick thinking and safety protocols help mitigate these
occurrences?
6. Discuss Reportable Accidents:
o Which incidents in the story required formal reporting to the college
administration?
o Why is it important to report such accidents, and what are the
potential consequences of failing to do so?
7. Preventive Measures:
o Suggest preventive measures that could be implemented to avoid
such incidents in the future.
o Discuss the role of safety training and regular equipment checks in
maintaining a safe lab environment.

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