Wenn Experimente misslingen...: Unfälle im Chemieunterricht und deren rechtliche Folgen

If experiments fail ...: Accidents in chemistry education and their legal consequences

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ByKlaus Ruppersberg
Original languageGerman
Published inNaturwissenschaften im Unterricht - Chemie, 27(156)
Pages47-48
Editor (Publisher)Friedrich Verlag
ISSN0946-2139, 0340-5479
DOI/LinkUC156_Experimente_misslingen.pdf (Open Access)
Publication statusPublished – 11.2016

Compared to other school accidents, accidents in chemistry classes are so rare that they cannot be recorded in percentage. However, if something does happen, it usually makes headlines in the media. Additionally the incident usually has a judicial impact and results in staff regulation alterations.

The author highlights similarities and generates awareness for prevention.