• Question: do you consider your job somewhat dangerous?

    Asked by anon-304336 on 15 Nov 2021.
    • Photo: Alexander De Bruin

      Alexander De Bruin answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      some aspects of my job do present dangers/hazards, but we have very thorough risk assessment procedures that mean I am unlikely to be in any danger. We have a big focus on safety – if something feels dangerous, then it is better to stop and make it safe even if there is time pressure.

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      Georgina Brogden answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      I do work with a few dangerous chemicals, but the company I work for is very dedicated to health and safety, so I know I am very very unlikely to get hurt.

    • Photo: Tamsin Bell

      Tamsin Bell answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      No, scientists work safely to minimise the risks associated with handling chemicals by carrying out a risk assessment of the experiment they are planning to do before actually doing it

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      Michael Short answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      I am a computational scientist, so the biggest risks I have are to my eyesight and my back/neck! I need to remember to take regular breaks.

    • Photo: Alexander Munnoch

      Alexander Munnoch answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      If untrained and the risks not assessed – it can be deadly (I’ve worked with fatal to inhale materials) but due to our training, protections-in-place and thorough risk assessment procedures, the activities in the job and very low risk.

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      Jayne Roberts answered on 15 Nov 2021:

      Not really. There are some chemicals which might work with that might be more harmful than others but we have lots of rules around safety and lots of protective equipment.

    • Photo: Karen Fung

      Karen Fung answered on 16 Nov 2021:

      I work with a few dangerous chemicals but as scientists we work very safely and make sure we are trained and know the health and safety procedures to keep us safe!

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      Dimitrios Tsaoulidis answered on 22 Nov 2021:

      Part of my job has to do with the management of nuclear waste.

      However, risks are minimal if you get the proper training.

      If not, at least I hope I get superpowers! 🙂

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      Natasha Marchant answered on 26 Nov 2021:

      My job could be dangerous if the right safety things weren’t in place! I have to always think about what I’m doing, make sure I’m wearing the right safety equipment and take care to avoid hazards.

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