Mrs. Solomon’s Life Science
Classroom and Laboratory
Student Safety Statement
This statement addresses safety rules, which must be followed for the safety of students,
teachers and visitors to the Life Science classroom. As a student, it is your responsibility
to follow these rules as well as the instructions given to you by your teacher. This will
help ensure a safe and least restrictive environment possible for learning and discovery.
For you to participate in any activities, lab or classroom, you must read and agree to
the following safety rules. You also need to have your parent or guardian read them.
Both of you will sign and date the receipt and return it to your instructor. You will then
keep a copy of this safety statement to reference at any time.
1. Do not throw anything at all!
2. No horseplay or running is permitted during class and lab.
3. Students are not permitted in the lab area without a certified instructor present.
4. Aisles in the classroom and laboratory must be clear of any objects. This includes
backpacks, books and clothing.
5. Students should be in their assigned seat or at their assigned lab bench unless
otherwise instructed.
6. Students are not permitted to bring any live or dead plant or animal, or any
unauthorized material or specimen to class/ lab unless directed by the instructor.
7. All experiments are to be performed as directed by the instructor. Possible
dangers will be reviewed prior to students performing the experiment.
8. Each student should be properly prepared to conduct the experiment by reading
the instructions in advance and being present for the instructor’s preview of the
experiment.
9. Proper attire must be worn during lab according to the instructor’s direction and
the type of experiment. It is strongly recommended that hair be tied back and
loose clothing such as ties and baggy shirts be tucked in.
10. If the instructor requires it, goggles must be worn during lab. When gloves are
required to be worn in the lab, they must be removed before leaving the lab at any
time.
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11. Unauthorized activities may not be performed in the lab and only scientific
experiments and demonstrations authorized by a certified instructor are allowed.
12. Eating, drinking and applying cosmetics or make-up are not permitted!
13. Never taste anything or put anything in your mouth.
14. Students shall know the locations and operations of emergency equipment and
understand that a teacher will operate this equipment in the event of an
emergency.
15. Always read chemical labels and only handle chemicals as directed by the
experiment procedure and instructor.
16. All waste must be disposed of properly, including glass and biological, as directed
by your instructor.
17. Report all accidents, injuries and incidents to the instructor immediately.
18. Wash the lab bench before and after every lab experiment.
19. Do not leave the lab before washing your hands thoroughly.
20. It is recommended that students inform the instructor of any medical conditions
to assure safety, for example diabetes or hearing impairment.
21. A final recommendation: if the student has any doubt about procedures or safety,
ask the instructor before acting!
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Life Science Classroom and
Laboratory Student Safety
Statement Receipt
Students are not permitted to attend lab or participate in classroom activities until this
receipt is returned by the date required by the instructor.
I, _______________________(print) have read, understand and agree to follow these
classroom and lab safety rules and procedures. I agree to abide by any additional
instructions, written or verbal, provided by my instructor.
Teacher:________________________________
Date:____________________
Student:________________________________
Date:____________________
Parent/ Guardian:______________________________ Date:____________________