Safety
Contract
I. PREPARE FOR LABORATORY
WORK
A.
Study laboratory procedures prior to class.
B.
Never perform unauthorized experiments.
C.
Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other
clutter.
D.
Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket and first
aid kit.
II.
DRESS FOR LABORATORY WORK
A.
Tie back long hair.
B.
Do not wear loose sleeves as they tend to get in the way.
C.
Wear shoes with tops.
D.
Wear lab coats during all laboratory sessions.
E.
Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions.
F.
Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed
through skin.
III.
AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS
A.
Never taste or "sniff" chemicals.
B.
Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth.
C.
When heating substances in a test tube, point the mouth away from
people.
D.
Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people.
IV.
AVOID HAZARDS
A.
Keep combustibles away from open flames.
B.
Use caution when handling hot glassware.
C.
When diluting acid, always add acid slowly to water. Never add water
to acid.
D.
Use glycerin and twist slowly at the base when inserting glass
tubing through stoppers.
E.
Turn off burners when not in use.
F.
Do not bend or cut glass unless appropriately instructed by teacher.
G. Keep
caps on reagent bottles. Never switch caps.
V.
CLEAN UP
A.
Consult teacher for proper disposal of chemicals.
B.
Wash hands thoroughly following experiments.
C.
Leave laboratory bench clean and neat.
VI.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
A.
Report all accidents and spills immediately.
B.
Place broken glass in designated containers.
C.
Wash all acids and bases from your skin immediately with plenty of
running water.
D.
If chemicals get in your eyes, wash them for at least 15 minutes
with an eyewash.
VII.
Student declaration
I, ________________________________, agree to:
(Student name printed above)
A.
Review the above safety guidelines at the present time and
throughout the school year.††
B.
Follow the teachers instructions,
C.
Protect my eyes, face, hands and body during laboratory.
D.
Conduct myself in a responsible manner at all times in the
laboratory.
E.
Abide by all of the safety regulations specified above.
Signature _____________________Date
______________
(Student signature and date above)
VIII.
Parent Declaration
I, _______________________________, have
reviewed
(Parent name printed above)
the safety contract specified above with my
son or daughter.
__________________________ Date _____________
(Parent's (or Guardian's) signature and date
above)
Thank you in advance for your support and
cooperation throughout the school year.
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