• Question: Can your work be a dangerous thing to do?

    Asked by petrinabean to Clare, Dave, Glo, Ozge, Sean on 16 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Dave Sproson

      Dave Sproson answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      I guess there is some risk involved with going out on ships or aircraft to collect data – especially as I’m usually interested in things that happen when it’s really really windy. However, the guys who operate these things *really* know what they’re doing, so the risks are very small.

    • Photo: Ozge Ozkaya

      Ozge Ozkaya answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      I work with a lot of dangerous chemicals in the lab so yes. You need to know what you are dealing with and take precausions accordingly.

    • Photo: Gloeta Massie

      Gloeta Massie answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      If I get lazy or forgetful – VERY dangerous. I’m working with one of the deadliest animals on the planet. Having said that – it’s much more likely that someone will run me over while I’m biking to and from work than I will get injured at work. (My university actually did a study on this topic – what’s the most dangerous thing about working here? Riding your bicycle!)

    • Photo: Clare Woulds

      Clare Woulds answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      I work on ships and with dangerous chemicals, but we take safety precautions, like wearing gloves and hard hats. I’m sure I do more dangerous things without realising it, like crossing the road!

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