8th General Science Safety Rules

8th General Science Safety Rules

• Never eat, drink or taste anything in the lab.

• NEVER work alone in the lab.

• DO NOT take any materials or chemicals out of the classroom.

• ALWAYS follow your teacher’s instructions.

• ALWAYS ask questions if there is something you don’t understand.

• NEVER enter or work in a supply area unless instructed to by your teacher.

• Help others, warn them if you see something unsafe.

• Horseplay and goofing off are NEVER allowed during lab activities.

• NEVER run in the lab.

Before You Start

• Read the instructions carefully before you begin.

• Make sure you have any safety equipment you might need.

• Remove loose clothing or jewelry and tie back long hair.

• Know where emergency equipment is located.

While You Work

• Work ONLY on activities assigned by your teacher.

• Recheck the directions as you work.

• DO NOT handle any equipment without permission from your teacher.

• Handle living things and preserved specimens with respect, and only when instructed

to by your teacher.

• When using sharp objects like scissors or scalpels, always cut away from yourself.

• When dissecting, cut using gentle, constant pressure. NEVER stab at anything.

• Wear gloves when working with dangerous chemicals or handling preserved

specimens.

• ALWAYS carry microscopes and test tube racks with two hands.

After You Finish

• Clean and put away all equipment before you leave.

• Turn off and store microscopes as instructed to by your teacher.

• Follow your teacher’s instructions on how to dispose of waste.

• Clean your work area.

• ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water.

If there is an accident…

• Notify your teacher immediately of any accident: fire, injury, broken glass, chemical

spills, etc.

• Follow your teacher’s instructions in dealing with emergencies.

I, _______________________________________________________(print name), have read

each of the statements in the Safety Contract and understand these safety rules. I agree to

abide by the safety regulations and any additional verbal or written instructions provided by my

teacher and my school. I further agree to follow all other written and verbal instructions given in

class.

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Student’s Name (printed)

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Name (printed)

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Parent Signature Date

*By printing your name on the signature line, you are authorizing you have read and understand the 8th General Science Safety Rules.