I am intrigued by this as to my knowledge labels in chemicals do not rely
exclusively on colour coding, and usually have words and symbols as well.
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Quoting Theresa Rigby <[log in to unmask]>:
> I have a student who is colour blind who has applied to do a Chemistry
> degree and the dept are reluctant to accept him. Their main concern is
> that the student would mix up labels on chemicals with potentially
> disastrous results.
>
> Does anyone have any experience of supporting a student in similar
> circumstances? I'd welcome your comments.
>
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