Why should you care about safety anyway?
Safety rules are established to protect everyone from accidents or injuries. They are usually written as a result of an accident or injury that happened to someone.
Example 1: Why can't I wear my sandals in the lab?
This student did not have on proper shoes while using chemicals in the lab. The accident resulted in second degree chemical burns to the feet.
Source: Kerry's Feet, The Consumerist, Flickr
Example 2:
Yes . . . This is a REAL picture! Can you list the safety rules and symbols he probably missed on his safety quiz?
In your notes, list the safety violations you see in the picture above.
Source: Safety Ladder in Pool, Orange County Register