Safety Contract

The science classroom and laboratory are safe places to participate in science activities if everyone is careful. You must assume responsibility for the safety of yourself and your neighbors. It is required that the following rules are always followed to protect everyone from accident or injury.
 

1. The science laboratory and classroom are to be used for serious work. To prevent accidents, there must be no "horseplay." Students must not wander around the room or disturb other students who are doing science activities. Students should also walk, not run, while in the science classroom and lab. These rules are in force all of the time as equipment or supplies may be out.
    
2. Eating or drinking in the classroom and laboratory is not permitted except on the few occasions specifically directed by the teacher.
    
3. Do not touch any equipment or materials until instructed to do so. Endangering other members of the class will result in referral to the administration and loss of lab privileges.
    
4. Do not perform experiments that are unauthorized. Obtain permission first.
    
5. Study lab instructions before you begin an activity. If you are in doubt, ask your teacher before beginning.
    
6. Report any accident, injury or incorrect procedure to your teacher at once.
    
7. Know the location and proper use of these safety items:
   • fire extinguisher
   • eye wash
   • fire blanket
   • first aid kit
   • acid/base neutralizers
   • goggles
   • alternate exits

    

8. Whe the teacher requests that goggles be worn, they must be correctly positioned over the eyes and kept there until permission is given to remove them. You are responsible to clean your own goggles before putting them on. THere may be rare activities where the teacher will advise ahead that contact lenses should not be worn, or if worn, the goggle vents must be kept closed.
    
9. If clothing or hair catches fire, flames should be smothered with a towel, coat or fire blanket. NEVER RUN as this feeds oxygen to the flames. Remember to "Stop, Drop and Roll."
    
10. General rules include:
    • Allow heated materials to cool a few minutes before handling them.
    • Put broken glass and other solid waste in the garbage cans - NEVER in the sink.
    • Handle chemicals and other materials only as directed by the teacher. Never smell a chemical by inhaling directly above the container. Always wash your hands with soap and water after using chemicals or doing other lab activities.
    • After a class activity it is your responsibility to:

      -Be sure water is turned off
      -Disconnect electrical equipment by pulling on the plug (not the cord
      -Clean up your work area and return all materials to their proper places
      -Remain at your assigned station until you are dismissed by the teacher

Failure to follow lab rules will result in loss of lab time and other disciplinary actions.

Student Section:

I have read the safety contract and promise to follow the rules. I understand that failure to follow the rules is grounds for loss of lab priviliges and discipline. I will work together with Miss Lowe to ensure our classroom and lab are safe places for all students.

Parent Section:

I have reviewed the safety contract with my child and agree that my child will abide by the lab rules.