In 2016, Margaret Braasch-Turi participated in a simulated lab-accident drill at Colorado State University, where she encountered a staged cyanide leak. The exercise aimed to improve lab safety training beyond traditional methods, as many researchers lack the ability to recognize hazardous signs. Ben Reynolds, the lab coordinator, emphasized the importance of experiential learning, noting that simulations provoke genuine emotional responses and teach students vital safety skills. Institutions worldwide are adopting similar hands-on drills to better equip students for real-life emergencies.
The reality of an emergency can be vastly different from theoretical knowledge, and simulations help students confront potential dangers in a safe environment.
Ben Reynolds took laboratory safety training to a new level by recreating potential accidents, encouraging hands-on responses instead of traditional presentations.
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