Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC), 2016

Question 4

 

State four ways of preventing accidents in the school’s laboratory   [4 marks]

Observation

 

  • This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was poor.   Many candidates wrote answers road accident in replacement of accident in the school laboratory.
    However, the expected answers are as follows:

     4.        WAYS OF PREVENTING ACCIDENT IN THE SCHOOL LABORATORY
    -    proper labelling of chemicals
    -    placing appropriate warning signs to dangerous places
    -    adequate supervision of students during practical/laboratory work
    -    use of appropriate equipment in the laboratory/handle equipment with care
    -    wearing of protective equipment/dress
    -     avoid participating in an activity when tired
    -     follow instructions of the teacher (Supervisor)/avoid rough play.