Warning label

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/warning-label

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are warning labels and why do they exist?Warning labels are messages on products that tell you about possible dangers. They help keep you safe and let companies follow the law.
2. How do warning labels protect me from getting hurt?They show the risks and give clear instructions on how to use the product safely. This helps you avoid accidents.

Product Liability: The legal responsibility of manufacturers and sellers for injuries caused by defective products.
Informational Defect: A product defect arising from inadequate warnings or instructions provided to the user.
Duty of Care: The legal and ethical obligation of a party to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others.
Civil Liability: Legal responsibility for causing harm or damage to another person, often resulting in financial compensation.