Lab Safety Contract

1. I will not misbehave in the laboratory or play with laboratory equipment or materials.  I will not engage in behavior that is disruptive or dangerous or that interferes with another student’s right to learn.

2. I will protect my eyes, face and hands while engaging in lab activities by wearing safety goggles and, when needed, latex gloves or other protective gear.

3. I will work only at my assigned work station.

4. I will follow all written and oral instructions.  I will wait until I receive my teacher’s permission to begin a lab activity.

5. I will not carry out unassigned lab experiments without my teacher’s permission.

6. I will not eat, drink or taste anything in the laboratory.  This includes food and drink as well as chemicals.

7. I will wash my hands thoroughly after using chemicals and lab equipment.  When using chemicals, I will not touch my mouth, lips or eyes until after I have washed my hands.

8. I will report any injury or accident to my teacher immediately.

I understand that failure to comply with these safety guidelines may result in my being removed from class and that I will lose credit for the work that is done during my absence.

Student Signature: _______________________________  Date: __________

I have read this Safety Contract and understand what is expected of my child during science laboratory activities.

Parent Signature: _________________________________  Date: __________