Lab Safety Contract

Mrs. Harris Student Laboratory Safety Contract Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the laboratory.  HORSEPLAY, PRACTICAL JOKES, AND PRANKS ARE DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully.  If you do not understand a direction or part of a procedure, ASK YOUR TEACHER BEFORE PROCEEDING   WITH THE ACTIVITY. When entering the science classroom, do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other materials in the laboratory area until you are instructed to do so. Perform only those experiments authorized by your teacher.  Carefully follow all instructions, both written and oral.  Unauthorized experiments are not allowed. DO NOT EAT FOOD, DRINK BEVERAGES OR CHEW GUM in the laboratory, this is for your safety. Keep hands away from face, eyes, mouth, and body while using chemicals or lab equipment.  Wash your hands with soap and water after performing all experiments. Observe good housekeeping practices.  Work areas should be kept clean and tidy at all times.  Labels and equipment instructions must be read carefully before use.  Set up and use the equipment as directed by your teacher. Experiments must be personally monitored at all times.  Do not wander around the room, distract other students, startle other students or interfere with the laboratory experiments of others.

I, __________________________________ (student's name) have read and agree to
follow all of the safety rules set forth in this contract.  I realize that I must obey these
rules to insure my own safety, and that of my fellow students and teachers. I am aware
that any violation of this safety contract that results in unsafe conduct in the
laboratory or misbehavior on my part, may result in my being removed from the
lab classroom, detention, having to redo a lab on your own time, and/or further
disciplinary action.  

Student signature: ______________________________________  Date:_____________

Parent/Guardians:  I have read, understood and support the classroom safety contract.

Parent signature:________________________________________ Date:_____________

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