LAB SAFETY CONTRACT LAB SAFETY CONTRACT

Please read the following VERY carefully. Be sure you understand all Please read the following VERY carefully. Be sure you understand all
the laboratory safety the teacher talks about. Those outlined below are the laboratory safety the teacher talks about. Those outlined below are
considered the most important but are by no means the only lab safety rules. During pre-lab considered the most important but are by no means the only lab safety rules. During pre-lab
discussion, you will be made aware of safety procedures for that specific lab. discussion, you will be made aware of safety procedures for that specific lab.

By signing the attached sheet, you are stating that you will abide by all lab rules and By signing the attached sheet, you are stating that you will abide by all lab rules and
watch out for your safety as well as that of your neighbors. Remember that all lab work is watch out for your safety as well as that of your neighbors. Remember that all lab work is
done at the teacher’s discretion. If the teacher feels that a student is acting in an unsafe done at the teacher’s discretion. If the teacher feels that a student is acting in an unsafe
manner the student will be asked to sit in a desk and stop participating in all lab activities. manner the student will be asked to sit in a desk and stop participating in all lab activities.

The chemistry laboratory is a safe place to experiment if you are careful. You must The chemistry laboratory is a safe place to experiment if you are careful. You must
assume responsibility for the safety of yourself AND those around you. The following assume responsibility for the safety of yourself AND those around you. The following
are some safety rules to help guide you in protecting yourself and others from injury in the are some safety rules to help guide you in protecting yourself and others from injury in the
science laboratory. science laboratory.

1. The chemistry laboratory is used for serious work. Do NOT perform unauthorized 1. The chemistry laboratory is used for serious work. Do NOT perform unauthorized
experiments. ALWAYS obtain teacher permission. experiments. ALWAYS obtain teacher permission.
2. Study your lab assignment BEFORE you start the lab. If you are in doubt about any 2. Study your lab assignment BEFORE you start the lab. If you are in doubt about any
procedure, ask the teacher for help. procedure, ask the teacher for help.
3. Safety goggles and laboratory aprons are available for you. Know where they are and use 3. Safety goggles and laboratory aprons are available for you. Know where they are and use
them when appropriate. them when appropriate.
4. Long hair should be tied back. Avoid wearing clothing with loose sleeves as they may 4. Long hair should be tied back. Avoid wearing clothing with loose sleeves as they may
catch on fire. Avoid wearing sandals or any other open-toe shoe in the lab. catch on fire. Avoid wearing sandals or any other open-toe shoe in the lab.
5. Use the safety equipment provided for you. Know the location of the fire extinguisher, 5. Use the safety equipment provided for you. Know the location of the fire extinguisher,
safety shower, eye-wash, fire blanket, gas valve and the first aid kit. Listen carefully to safety shower, eye-wash, fire blanket, gas valve and the first aid kit. Listen carefully to
the safety lecture that gives instructions on how and when to use each device. the safety lecture that gives instructions on how and when to use each device.
6. Report any accident, injury or incorrect procedure to your teacher at once. 6. Report any accident, injury or incorrect procedure to your teacher at once.
7. If you spill ANY CHEMICAL, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water. 7. If you spill ANY CHEMICAL, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water.
Remember to report it! Remember to report it!
8. NEVER TASTE ANY CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE. 8. NEVER TASTE ANY CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE.
9. Smother fires with a wet towel and make sure the gas jets are off. If clothing should 9. Smother fires with a wet towel and make sure the gas jets are off. If clothing should
catch fire, smother it with the fire blanket, coat or quench it under the safety shower. catch fire, smother it with the fire blanket, coat or quench it under the safety shower.
Know where the main gas valve is for the room and how to shut it off in an emergency. Know where the main gas valve is for the room and how to shut it off in an emergency.
10. Handle chemicals carefully. Check the label of all bottles before removing the contents. 10. Handle chemicals carefully. Check the label of all bottles before removing the contents.
Do not return unused chemicals to reagent bottles. Do not return unused chemicals to reagent bottles.
11. Keep combustible materials away from open flames. (Some combustible materials are: 11. Keep combustible materials away from open flames. (Some combustible materials are:
PAPERS, CLOTHING and organic compounds like rubbing alcohol, as well as Group 1 PAPERS, CLOTHING and organic compounds like rubbing alcohol, as well as Group 1
& 2 metals like magnesium.) & 2 metals like magnesium.)
12. When heating a substance in a test tube, be careful not to point the mouth of the test tube 12. When heating a substance in a test tube, be careful not to point the mouth of the test tube
at another person or yourself. at another person or yourself.
13. Use caution and the proper equipment to handle hot glassware. 13. Use caution and the proper equipment to handle hot glassware.
COOL GLASS LOOKS THE SAME AS HOT GLASS!! COOL GLASS LOOKS THE SAME AS HOT GLASS!!
14. Place broken glass and solid substances in designated containers. Keep SOLID waste 14. Place broken glass and solid substances in designated containers. Keep SOLID waste
material out of the sinks. Dispose of precipitates according to the teacher’s directions. material out of the sinks. Dispose of precipitates according to the teacher’s directions.

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 I have read and I understand the rules & regulations present in  I have read and I understand the rules & regulations present in
both the Lab Safety Contract and the Lab Safety Lecture. both the Lab Safety Contract and the Lab Safety Lecture.
 By my signature I agree to abide by these rules and regulations.  By my signature I agree to abide by these rules and regulations.

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 I have read and I understand the rules & regulations present in  I have read and I understand the rules & regulations present in
the Lab Safety Contract. the Lab Safety Contract.
 By my signature I agree to help my student abide by these rules  By my signature I agree to help my student abide by these rules
and regulations. and regulations.

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