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