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Flinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract
PURPOSE.
Science is a hands-on laboratory class, You
will be doing many laboratory activities
Which require the use of hazardous
chetnicals, Safety in the science classroom is
the #1 priority for students, teachers, and
parents. To ensure a sao science classroom,
f list of rules has been developed and pro-
vided to-you in this student safety contrat.
‘These rules must be followed at all ime,
‘Two copies ofthe contract are provided. One
‘copy must be signed by both you and a pas-
cent or guardian before you can participate in
the laboratory. The second copy is oe kept
in your science notebook as a constant
reminder ofthe safely rules.
GENERAL RULES
1, Conduct yourself in a responsible man-
‘erat all times in the laboratory.
2. Follow all writen and verbal instruc-
tions careflly If you do not understand
a direction or part of «procedure, ask the
instructor before proceeding
Never work lone. No student may work
in the Isboratory without aa instructor
present
4, When first entering @ science room, do
not touch any equipment, chemicals, or
‘other materials in the laboratory area
‘ntl you are instacted to do so.
5..Do not eat food, drink beverages, or
‘chew gum in the laboratory. Do not use
laboratory glassware ag containers for
food or beverages.
6. Perform only those experiments autho-
rized by the instructor. Never do any-
thing inthe laboratory that is no called
for in the lberatory procedures or by
your instructor Carefully follow all
instructions, both written end oral
‘Unauthorized experiments are prokib-
ited,
7. Be prepared for your work in the labora
tory. Read all procedures thoroughly
before entering the laboratory
8, Never fool around in the laboratory,
Horseplay, proctical jokes, and pranks
are dangerous and prohibited,
9. Observe good housekeeping practices,
‘Work areas should be kept clean and tidy
at all times. Bring only your laboratory
instructions, worksheets, andlor report
tothe work area, Other materials (books,
‘purses, backpacks, ete.) shouldbe sored
Inthe classroom ate,
10, Keop aisles clear. Push your chair under
the desk when notin use.
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Kaow the locations snd operating proce-
dares ofall safety equipment including
the first ad Ki, eyewash station, safety
shower, fie extinguisher, and fire Blan
ket. Know where the fire alarm snd the
exits are located,
Always work in a well-ventilated area,
Use the fume hood when working with
volatile substances or poisonous vapors.
Never place yourhead into the fume hood.
Be alert and proceed with caution at all
times in the laboratory. Notify the
instructor immediately of any unsafe
conditions you observe.
Dispose of all chemical waste properly.
‘Never mix chemicals in sink drains.
Sinks are to be used only for water and
‘hose solutions designated by the
Instructor. Solid chemicals, metals,
rmatches, filter pape, and all other inso
ble materials are to be disposed of in
the proper waste contsiners, not in the
sink. Check the label ofall waste con-
tainers twice before adding your chemi
cal waste tothe continer
Labels and equipment nstritions must
bbe read carefully before use, Setup and
‘use the prescribed apparatus as directed
fn the Ishoratary instructions or by your
Keep hands away from face, eyes,
‘mouth and body while using chemicals
for preserved specimens. Wash your
hhands with soap and water after per-
{forming al experiments. Clean all work
surfaces and apparatus a the end of the
experiment. Retin sll equipment clean
fand in working order 1 the proper tor-
ge area,
Experiments must be personally moni-
{ored a all imes. You willbe assigned a
Inboratory station at which to work. Do
‘pot wander around the room, distract
‘other students, or interfere withthe lbo-
ratory experiments of others
Students are never permitted in the
Science storage rooms or preparation
areas unless given specific permission
by ther instructor.
‘Know what todo if thee i fire dill
during 2 laboratory period; containers
must be closed, gas valves turned off,
fume hoods torned off, and any electri
cal equipment tured of.
Handle all living organisms used in a
Iaboratory activity in a humane manner
Preserved biological materials are to be
treated with respect and disposed of
properly
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21, When using knives and other sharp
Jntruments, always carry with tips and
‘points pointing down and away. Always
cet away from your body. Never ty to
catch falling sharp instruments, Grasp
sharp instruments only by the handle.
22. If you have a medical condition (e-.,
allergies, pregnancy, etc.) check with
‘your physician prior to working in lab.
CLOTHING
23. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware
‘are used, students will wear Inboratory
goggles. There will be no exceptions to
this rue!
24, Contact lenses should not be worn the
laboratory unless you have permission
from your instrator.
25. Dress properly during a laboratory activ
ity. Long hair, dangling jewelry, and
loose or bagey clothing are a hazard in
the laboratory. Long hair must be ted
‘back and dangling jewelry and loose or
Daggy clothing must be secured, Shoes
rst completely cover the foot. No san-
dal allowed.
26, Lab aprons have been provided for your
use and should be worn dusing Iabora-
tory activities
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
21. Report any accident (spill, breakage,
ete) oF injury (cut, burn te) to the
Instructor immediately, no matter how
‘vial itmay appear.
28. If you or your Isb partner are hurt,
{immediately yell out “Code one, Code
‘one”to get the instactor's attention
29, Ifa chemical splashes in your eye(s) or
fon your skin, immediately flush with
running wate from the eyewash station
‘or safety shower fr atleast 20 minutes.
Notify the instructor immediatly
30. When mercury thermometers are bro-
ken, mercury must not be touched,
Notify the instructor immediately,
HANDLING CHEMICALS
31. All chemicals in the laboratory are tobe
Considered dangerous. Do not touch,
taste, or smell any chemicals unless
specifically instructed to do so, The
‘proper technique for smelling cheenical
fines will be demonstrated to you
32. Check the label on chemical bottles
twice before removing any of the con-
tents. Take only as much chemical as
you need,
38, Never rtuen unused chemicals to their
criginal containers
SELFlinn Scientific’s Student Safety Contract
134, Never use mouth suction to fill a pipet.
Use e rubber bulb or pipet pum.
35. When transferring reagents from one
‘container to another, hold the containers
‘away from your body.
36, Acids must be handled with extreme
care. You will be shown the proper
‘method for diluting strong acids. Always
add acid to water, swil or stir the solu-
tion and be carfil ofthe heat produced,
particularly with sulfuric ei,
37, Handle flammable hazardous liquids over
2 pan to conn spill. Never dispense
‘lammable iguids anywhere ear an open
flame or source of heat
38, Never remove chemicals or ther mater-
als rom the laboratory ea,
39, Take great care when transporting acids
and other chemicals from one part of the
laboratory to another, Hold them
securely and walk carefully
HANDLING GLASSWARE.
AND EQUIPMENT
40, Carry glass tubing, especially long
pieces in vertical positon to minimize
the likelihood of breakage and injury.
Never handle broken glass with your
bare hands, Use a bash and dusipan to
clean up broken glass, Place broken or
‘waste glassware in the designated glass