Student Safety Contract for Classroom Laboratory Activities
General Guidelines
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times during lab
activities.
2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not
understand a direction or part of a procedure, ask the teacher before
proceeding.
3. Do not touch any equipment, chemicals, or other lab materials until you
are instructed to do so.
4. Do not eat food, drink, or chew gum in the laboratory.
5. Read all procedures carefully before you begin your lab.
6. Never fool around during lab time for everyone’s SAFETY. Horseplay,
practical jokes, and pranks are dangerous and not allowed. If you
choose to behave in such a manner, you will be removed from the lab
and receive a 0 for that lab. Depending on the severity, you may also be
referred to an administrator.
7. Keep aisles clear whenever possible and always clean up your work
area when finished. It should appear as it did when you first came in.
8. If something spills or breaks, let the teacher know right away.
Remember, accidents do happen. Never handle any hazardous spills on
your own- get your teacher. Do not try to pick up any broken glass on
your own- again let your teacher know and it will be disposed of in the
proper container for broken glass.
9. Labs must be personally monitored. Be sure you and your group
members are on task and working together. You will be assigned lab
groups which will change throughout the year. DO NOT wander
throughout the room or interfere with the lab work of others.
10. Practice both physical and emotional safety at all times.
Agreement
I, ____________________________________________ (print your name) have read and
agree to follow all of the safety rules 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 will cooperate to the fullest extent with my teacher and fellow
students to maintain a safe lab environment. I will also closely follow the oral
and written instructions provided by the teacher. 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 laboratory or other disciplinary measures.
Student Signature______________________________________________________________
Date_____________________________________________________________________________
Dear Parent or Guardian:
We feel that you should be informed regarding the school’s effort to create and
maintain a safe science classroom/laboratory environment. With the
cooperation of the Union-Endicott Science Department, parents, and students,
a safety instruction program can eliminate, prevent, and correct possible
hazards. Please read the list of safety rules with your child. Your signature
on this contract indicates that you have read this Student Safety Contract and
are aware of the measures taken to insure the safety of your son/daughter and
all students in the science laboratory.
Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________________
Date______________________________________________________________________________