Bensalem Township School District
LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT
In science courses you will frequently perform laboratory investigations. For your personal safety and that of your classmates, make these guidelines part of your behavior. Your teacher will instruct you in any special or additional precautions that apply to some laboratory activities. After you have read these rules, sign and date the contract, and have your parent or guardian sign and date the contract. Return the entire document to your teacher.
RULES OF LABORATORY CONDUCT
Chemistry
1. Perform laboratory work ONLY when a teacher is present. Unauthorized or
unsupervised experiments are not allowed.
2. Read and think about each laboratory assignment BEFORE beginning the activity.
3. Know the location and use of all safety equipment in the laboratory or classroom.
4. Wear protective eyewear for lab work with glass, chemicals, or heat. Wear shoes
(not sandals) that cover the feet; tie back loose hair.
5. Check labels twice to make sure that you have the correct substance.
6. You may be asked to transfer material from a common bottle to your own test tube
or beaker – DO NOT return excess material to the original container unless
directed by the teacher; discard used materials as directed.
7. Follow the proper wafting technique for smelling laboratory substances.
8. Never look down directly into a lab container, especially a test tube – view from the
side; do not point an open lab container toward yourself or a neighbor.
9. Avoid all unnecessary talk and movement in the laboratory.
10. NEVER taste laboratory materials. No food or drink is permitted in the laboratory
portion of the classroom EVER.
11. Report any laboratory accident and/or breakage, no matter how small, IMMEDIATELY
to your teacher.
12. In case of a chemical spill on skin or clothing, flood with water and use the safety
shower or eyewash station as directed by the teacher; medical personnel will be
notified.
13. For minor skin burns, place the affected area under cold, running water.
14. Return all equipment and materials to their designated locations at the end of each
laboratory session; turn off electrical equipment, water, and gas.
15. Keep focused; horseplay or practical jokes are NEVER acceptable in the laboratory.
Do you wear contacts? Yes _____ No______
Are you colorblind? Yes _____ No______
Please list any allergies ______
I/We have read the rules and will follow them as directed by the teacher.
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student signature date
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parent/guardian signature date