Question

directions: analyze the scenarios and determine what appropriate and inappropriate behaviors and techniques are taking place. answer the two questions corresponding to each scenario. 1. list two unsafe activities depicted in this illustration and explain how they should be altered to make them safe. 2. what piece of safety equipment should be used to put out the fire? the girls hair is on fire and they should put the fire out

Explanation:

1. Unsafe activities: Hair not tied back during lab work can catch fire easily. Also, there seems to be lack of proper attention to safety - no fire - extinguisher in sight and no one is immediately taking action to put out the fire. To make it safe, hair should be tied back before starting lab work and a fire - extinguisher should be readily available.
2. To put out the fire on the girl's hair, a fire - blanket should be used. It smothers the fire by cutting off the oxygen supply.

Answer:

1. Unsafe activities: Hair not tied back, lack of immediate fire - fighting action. To make safe: Tie hair back, have fire - extinguisher available.
2. Fire - blanket.