1. Timberlane Regional High laboratory. Read all procedures with the laboratory experiments of
thoroughly before entering the others.
School Safety Contract laboratory. Never fool around in the
(Adapted from the Flinn Scientific laboratory. Horseplay, practical jokes, 17. Students are never permitted in the
student safety contract.) and pranks are dangerous and prohibited. science storage rooms or preparation
areas unless given specific permission by
Purpose 8. Observe good housekeeping practices. their instructor.
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
Science is a hands-on laboratory class. at all times. Bring only your laboratory 18. Know what to do if there is a fire drill
You will be doing many laboratory instructions, worksheets, and/or reports during a laboratory period; containers
activities which require the use of to the work area. Other materials (books, must be closed, gas valves turned off,
hazardous chemicals. Safety in the purses, backpacks, etc.) should be stored fume hoods turned off, and any electrical
science classroom is the #1 priority for in the classroom area. equipment turned off.
students, teachers, and parents. To
ensure a safe science classroom, a list of 9. Keep aisles clear. Push your chair 19. When using knives and other sharp
rules has been developed and provided to under the desk when not in use. instruments, always carry with tips and
you in this student safety contract. points pointing down and away. Always cut
These rules must be followed at all times. 10. Know the locations and operating away from your body. Never try to catch
Two copies of the contract are provided. procedures of all safety equipment falling sharp instruments. Grasp sharp
One copy must be signed by both you and including the eyewash station, safety instruments only by the handles.
a parent or guardian before you can shower, fire extinguisher, and fire
participate in the laboratory. The second blanket. Know where the fire alarm and Clothing
copy is to be kept in your science the exits are located.
notebook as a constant reminder of the 20. Any time chemicals, heat, or
safety rules. 11. Always work in a well-ventilated area. glassware are used, students will wear
Use the fume hood when working with laboratory goggles. There will be no
General Guidelines volatile substances or poisonous vapors. exceptions to this rule!
Never place your head into the fume
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible hood. 21. Contact lenses should not be worn in
manner at all times in the laboratory. the laboratory unless you have permission
12. Be alert and proceed with caution at from your instructor.
2. Follow all written and verbal all times in the laboratory. Notify the
instructions carefully. If you do not instructor immediately of any unsafe 22. Dress properly during a laboratory
understand a direction or part of a conditions you observe. activity. Long hair, dangling jewelry, and
procedure, ask the instructor before loose or baggy clothing are a hazard in
proceeding. 13. Dispose of all chemical waste properly the laboratory. Long hair must be tied
as instructed. back and dangling jewelry and loose or
3. Never work alone. No student may baggy clothing must be secured. Shoes
work in the laboratory without an 14. Labels and equipment instructions must completely cover the foot. No
instructor present. must be read carefully before use. Set sandals allowed.
up and use the prescribed apparatus as
4. Do not touch any equipment, chemicals, directed in the laboratory instructions or 23. Lab aprons must be worn when
or other materials in the laboratory area by your instructor. instructed.
until you are instructed to do so.
15. Keep hands away from face, eyes, Accidents and Injuries
5. Do not eat food, drink beverages, or mouth and body while using chemicals or
chew gum in the laboratory. Do not use preserved specimens. Wash your hands 24. Report any accident (spill, breakage,
laboratory glassware as containers for with soap and water after performing all etc.) or injury (cut, burn, etc.) to the
food or beverages. experiments. Clean (with detergent), instructor immediately, no matter how
rinse, and wipe dry all work surfaces trivial it may appear.
6. Perform only those experiments (including the sink) and apparatus at the
authorized by the instructor. Never do end of the experiment. Return all 25. If a chemical should splash in your
anything in the laboratory that is not equipment clean and in working order to eye(s) or on your skin, immediately flush
called for in the laboratory procedures the proper storage area. with running water from the eyewash
or by your instructor. Carefully follow all station or safety shower for at least 20
instructions, both written and oral. 16. Experiments must be personally minutes. Notify the instructor
Unauthorized experiments are monitored at all times. You will be immediately.
prohibited. assigned a laboratory station at which to
work. Do not wander around the room, 26. Do not open cabinets or drawers
7. Be prepared for your work in the distract other students, or interfere without permission.

2. Handling Chemicals and Equipment 39. If you do not understand how to use Questions
a piece of equipment, ask the instructor
27. All chemicals or equipment in the for help. 43. Do you wear contact lenses?
laboratory are to be considered
dangerous. Do not touch, taste, or smell 40. Do not immerse hot glassware in cold
any chemicals or equipment unless water; it may shatter. 44. Are you color blind?
specifically instructed to do so.
Heating Substances
28. Check the label on chemical bottles 45. Do you have allergies?
twice before removing any of the 41. Exercise extreme caution when using
contents. Take only as much chemical as a gas burner. Take care that hair, If so, list specific allergies
you need. clothing, and hands are a safe distance
from the flame at all times. Do not put
29. Never return unused chemicals to any substance into the flame unless
their original containers. specifically instructed to do so. Never
reach over an exposed flame. Light gas
30. Never use mouth suction to fill a (or alcohol) burners only as instructed by
pipette. Use a rubber bulb or pipette the teacher.
pump.
42. Never leave a lit burner unattended.
31. When transferring reagents from one Never leave anything that is being heated
container to another, hold the containers or is visibly reacting unattended. Always
away from your body. turn the burner or hot plate off when not Dear Parent or Guardian:
in use. We feel that you should be informed
32. Acids must be handled with extreme regarding the school’s effort to create
care. You will be shown the proper Agreement and maintain a safe science
method for diluting strong acids. Always classroom/laboratory environment.
add acid to water, swirl or stir the I, ___________________________ With the cooperation of the instructors,
solution and be careful of the heat Please Print Name parents, and students, a safety
produced, particularly with sulfuric acid. instruction program can eliminate,
In period _______ science class prevent, and correct possible hazards.
33. Handle flammable hazardous liquids You should be aware of the safety
over a pan to contain spills. Never have read and agree to follow all of the instructions your son/daughter will
dispense flammable liquids anywhere near safety rules set forth in this contract. I receive before engaging in any laboratory
an open flame or source of heat. realize that I must obey these rules to work. Please read the list of safety rules
insure my own safety, and that of my above. No student will be permitted to
34. Never remove chemicals or other fellow students and instructors. I will perform laboratory activities unless this
materials from the laboratory area. cooperate to the fullest extent with my contract is signed by both the student
instructor and fellow students to and parent/guardian and is on file with
35. Take great care when transferring maintain a safe lab environment. I will the teacher.
acids and other chemicals from one part also closely follow the oral and written Your signature on this contract indicates
of the laboratory to another. Hold them instructions provided by the instructor. I that you have read this Student Safety
securely and walk carefully. am aware that any violation of this safety Contract, are aware of the measures
contract that results in unsafe conduct in taken to insure the safety of your
36. When removing an electrical plug the laboratory or misbehavior on my part, son/daughter in the science laboratory,
from its socket, grasp the plug, not the may result in being removed from the and will instruct your son/daughter to
electrical cord. Hands must be laboratory, detention, receiving a failing uphold his/her agreement to follow these
completely dry before touching an grade, and/or dismissal from the course. rules and procedures in the laboratory.
electrical switch, plug, or outlet.
37. Examine glassware before each use. ______________________________ ____________________________
Never use chipped or cracked glassware. Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Never use dirty glassware.
38. Report damaged electrical equipment _______________ _______________
immediately. Look for things such as Date Date
frayed cords, exposed wires, and loose
connections. Do not use damaged
electrical equipment.