Cards (63)

  • What does reading this page signify?
    You agree to the risk of paper cuts
  • What is a hazard?
    A hazard is something that could cause harm
  • What is attached to all hazards?
    A risk is attached to all hazards
  • What does the risk of a hazard represent?
    It represents the chance of causing harm
  • What are some risks that seem obvious?
    Risks like acid rain from pollution
  • What is a potential risk when traveling in a car?
    Having a car accident while driving
  • What can new technology bring?
    New risks from scientific advancements
  • What is a concern regarding nanoparticles in cosmetics?
    They might harm cells in our bodies
  • What should be considered alongside the benefits of technology?
    The risks associated with the technology
  • How can you estimate the size of a risk?
    Based on how often something happens
  • How can you assess the risk of a driver crashing?
    By recording how many drivers crash
  • What is necessary for making decisions about risky activities?
    Considering the chance of risks occurring
  • What indicates a high risk activity?
    When serious consequences are likely
  • Do all risks have the same consequences?
    No, not all risks have the same consequences
  • What happens if you chop vegetables with a sharp knife?
    Your risk of injury increases significantly
  • What is the definition of a hazard?
    A hazard is something that could cause harm
  • What is the relationship between hazards and risks?
    All hazards have a risk attached to them
  • How can new technology affect risks?
    It can introduce new risks from advancements
  • What is a concern regarding nanoparticles in cosmetics?
    They might harm cells in our bodies
  • What should be considered alongside the benefits of technology?
    The risks associated with the technology
  • How can you estimate the size of a risk?
    Based on how often something happens
  • How can you assess the risk of a driver crashing?
    By recording how many drivers crash
  • What is necessary for making decisions about risky activities?
    Considering the chance of risks occurring
  • What indicates a high risk activity?
    When serious consequences are likely
  • Do all risks have the same consequences?
    No, not all risks have the same consequences
  • What happens if you chop vegetables with a sharp knife?
    Your risk of injury increases significantly
  • What is the likelihood of serious consequences if a high-risk activity is performed?
    It is very likely to happen
  • What is considered a high-risk activity?
    Activities with serious consequences
  • How do people make decisions about risk?
    They consider the consequences of risks
  • How do different risks compare in terms of consequences?
    Not all risks have the same consequences
  • What happens if you cut your finger with a sharp knife?
    Your risk is minor
  • What is the risk of going scuba diving compared to cutting your finger?
    Scuba diving has a higher risk of death
  • What do most people tend to accept regarding risk?
    Higher probability of an accident
  • How do people perceive familiar activities?
    As low-risk activities
  • How do people view unfamiliar activities?
    As high-risk activities
  • How is air travel perceived in terms of risk?
    It is often seen as high-risk
  • What do many people think about air travel?
    It is a familiar activity
  • What can lead to underestimating risks?
    Long-term invisible effects
  • What are some hazards from scientific experiments?
    • Lasers can cause blindness
    • Gamma radiation can cause cancer
    • Fire can cause burns
  • What can happen if a laser is directed into the eye?
    It can cause blindness