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In which direction should one face in alighting from a 

 street car? Why is there less likelihood of being thrown 

 when this rule is observed? Which hand should be free to 

 grasp the railing (a) when mounting a car; (6) when dis- 

 mounting ? 



5. What in general is meant by the "safety first" crusade 

 in the industries and in transportation? When are em- 

 ployers of labor justly held liable for accidents to employees ? 

 Why is there need of State Inspectors for shops, mills, fac- 

 tories, mines, and all places where labor is largely employed ? 

 What are the provisions in your community (if any) for fire 

 escapes on buildings ? 



6. Why should we condemn a person who recklessly im- 

 perils the lives of others as, for instance, one who rocks a 

 boat or in a crowded house gives an alarm of fire "just for 

 fun " ? What is meant by " criminal negligence " on the part 

 of a person, business firm, or corporation ? 



7. What are the tests for fitness (a) of engineers of 

 railway locomotives ; (6) of drivers of automobiles ? Who 

 only are allowed to run stationary engines? What ends 

 might be attained by a system of licensing automobile 

 drivers ? 



8. Discuss the effect on the life and usefulness of a man 

 from the loss of one leg by accident when a boy. 



