The Unsafe Lab Practical

• Published in: Journal of chemical education Vol. 98; no. 1; pp. 243 - 245
• Main Authors: Mio, Matthew J., Benvenuto, Mark A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Easton Division of Chemical Education, Inc 12.01.2021; American Chemical Society
• Subjects: Chemistry; Evaluation Methods; Experiential learning; Laboratories; Laboratory Safety; On the Job Training; Safety management; Student Evaluation

The idea of a practical examination in a subject is an old and established one in many fields, within chemistry, in widely differing areas of academics, and in many on-the-job training scenarios. In a dedicated course on chemical safety, we have found that "the unsafe lab practical" makes...