Safety Contract
PREPARE FOR LABORATORY WORK
• Study laboratory procedures prior to class.
• Never perform unauthorized experiments.
• Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other clutter.
• Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket, and first aid kit.
DRESS FOR LABORATORY WORK
• Tie back long hair.
• Do not wear loose sleeves, as they tend to get in the way.
• Wear closed toed shoes with tops.
• Wear lab coats or aprons during all laboratory sessions.
• Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions.
• Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed through skin.
AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS
• Never taste or "sniff" chemicals. Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth.
• When heating substances in a test tube, point the “mouth” away from people.
• Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people.
AVOID HAZARDS
• Keep combustibles away from open flames.
• Use caution when handling hot glassware.
• When diluting acid, always add acid slowly to water. Never add water to acid.
• Use glycerin and twist slowly at the base when inserting glass tubing through stoppers.
• Turn off burners when not in use.
• Do not bend or cut glass unless appropriately instructed by teacher.
• Keep caps on reagent bottles. Never switch caps.
CLEAN UP
• Consult teacher for proper disposal of chemicals.
• Wash hands thoroughly following experiments.
• Leave laboratory bench clean and neat.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
• Report all accidents and spills immediately.
• Place broken glass in designated containers.
• Wash all acids and bases from your skin immediately with plenty of running water.
• If chemicals get in your eyes, wash them for at least 15 minutes with an eye wash.
I, ________________________________, agree to (a) Follow the teacher’s instructions, (b)
protect my eyes, face, hands, and body during laboratory, (c) conduct myself in a responsible
manner at all times in the laboratory, and (d) abide by all of the safety regulations specified
above.
Print Name _______________________________ Signature
_____________________________ Date_________
Parent's/Guardian's Signature _________________________________ Date _____________