Student Laboratory Safety Contract

The laboratory is designed to be an opportunity for you, the student to learn and experience different aspects of science. However there will be times that if the proper safety precautions are not taken you may put yourself or others around you in danger. For the safety of yourself and others, the rules regarding safety must be followed with out fail. These rules have been put in place to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone.

Safety Rules

• Never play with equipment in the laboratory.

• Never “fool around” in the laboratory.

• Know where all the safety tools are in the room and how/when to use them.

• Always wait for directions from the teacher and then follow them exactly.

• Never “make up” an experiment without the help of a teacher.

• Never eat or taste anything in the lab

• No food or drinks are allowed in the lab at any time.

• Wash your hands after every experiment.

• Keep work areas clear of clutter at all times.

• Only dispose of waste materials in the proper containers.

• Wear safety goggles, lab aprons, and gloves whenever instructed to.

• Report all injuries to the teacher.

• Never use broken equipment.

• No loose or baggy clothing is permitted in the laboratory.

• Keep long hair tied back for the entire laboratory activity.

• Always keep shoes on in the laboratory. No sandals allowed.

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I ___________________, on the ____ of ___________, 20__, agree to follow all of the laboratory safety rules, in order to provide a safe learning environment for myself and others around me. If I fail to follow the safety rules outlined above I understand that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.

Student Signature: __________________________

I ___________________, on the ____ of ___________ 20__, agree that as the parent/guardian of ___________________, that I have read and understand the safety obligations of my son/daughter within the science laboratory.

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________

Teacher Signature: __________________________

Mr. Justin P. Young