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Middle School Lab Safety Contract

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PURPOSE
Science is a hands-on laboratory class. However, science activities may have potential hazards.

We will use some equipment and animals that may be dangerous if not handled properly. Safety in the science classroom is an important part of the scientific process. To ensure a safe classroom, a list of rules has been developed and is called the Lab Safety Contract. These rules must be followed at all times. Additional safety instructions will be given for each activity as needed.

No student will be allowed to participate in science activities until this contract has been signed by both the student and a parent/guardian.
GENERAL RULES and CONDUCT
1. Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times in the science room. Horseplay, practical jokes, and pranks will not be tolerated.

2. Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. Ask your teacher questions if you do not understand the instructions.

3. Do not touch any equipment, supplies, animals, or other materials in the science room without permission from the teacher.

4. Perform only authorized and approved experiments. Do not conduct any experiments when the teacher is out of the room.

5. Never eat, drink, chew gum, or taste anything in the science room.
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I have read and understood the general rules and conduct section. If I have any questions during a lab activity, I will ask Ms. Lugo immediately.

PHYSICAL SAFETY and WORK AREA
6. Keep hands away from face, eyes, and mouth while using science materials or when working with either chemicals or animals. Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the science room.

7. Wear safety glasses or goggles when instructed. Never remove safety glasses or goggles during an experiment. There will be no exceptions to this rule!

8. Keep your work area and the science room neat and clean. Bring only your laboratory instructions, worksheets, and writing instruments to the work area.

9. Clean all work areas and equipment at the end of the experiment. Return all equipment clean and in working order to the proper storage area.

10. Follow your teacher’s instructions to dispose of any waste materials generated in an experiment.

11. Report any accident (fire, spill, breakage, etc.), injury (cut, burn, etc.), or hazardous condition (broken equipment, etc.) to the teacher immediately.

12. Handle all glassware with care. Never pick up hot or broken glassware with your bare hands.

13. Consider all chemicals used in the science room to be dangerous. Do not touch or smell any chemicals unless specifically instructed to do so.

14. Use extreme caution when using matches, a burner, or hot plate. Only light burners when instructed and do not put anything into a flame unless specifically instructed to do so. Do not leave a lit burner unattended.

15. Dress properly—long hair must be tied back, no dangling jewelry, and no loose or baggy clothing. Wear aprons when instructed

16. Never open storage cabinets or enter the prep/storage room without permission from the teacher.

17. Learn where the safety equipment is located and how to use it. Know where the exits are located and what to do in case of an emergency or fire drill.
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I have read and understood the physical safety and work area section. If I have any questions during a lab activity, I will ask Ms. Lugo immediately.

ANIMALS and EQUIPMENT
18. Handle all animals with care and respect.
a. Open animal cages only with permission.
b. Never handle any animals when Ms. Lugo is out of the room.
c. Do not take animals out of the science room/lab.
d. Do not tease or handle animals roughly.
e. Keep animals away from your and other students’
faces.
f. Wear gloves when handling animals and/or use
hand sanitizer before and after handling any
animal.
g. Report any animal bite or scratch to Ms. Lugo
immediately.
h. Report any injury to an animal to Ms. Lugo
immediately,

19. Treat all preserved specimens and dissecting supplies with care and respect.
a. Do not remove preserved specimens from the
science room.
b. Use scalpels, scissors, and other sharp instruments
only as instructed.
c. Never cut any material towards you—always cut
away from your body.
d. Report any cut or scratch from sharp instruments to
Ms. Lugo immediately.

20. Do not remove chemicals, equipment, supplies, or animals from the science room without permission from the teacher.

21. Always carry a microscope with both hands. Hold the arm with one hand; place the other hand under the base.
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I have read and understood the animals and equipment section. If I have any questions during a lab activity, I will ask Ms. Lugo immediately.

STUDENT AGREEMENT
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I have read and understand each of the above safety rules set forth in this contract. I agree to follow them to ensure not only my own safety but also the safety of others in the science classroom or laboratory.
I also agree to follow the general rules of appropriate behavior for a classroom at all times to avoid accidents and to provide a safe learning environment for everyone.

I understand that if I do not follow all the rules and safety precautions, I will not be allowed to participate in science activities. I am also aware that any violation of this safety contract that results in unsafe conduct in the laboratory or misbehavior on my part, may result in being removed from the laboratory, detention, receiving a failing grade for the day's lab activity, and/or permanent removal from lab activities (I will receive relevant, alternative work to complete).

PARENT AGREEMENT
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Dear Parent or Guardian: We feel that you should be informed of the school’s effort to create and maintain a safe science classroom/ laboratory environment. Please read the list of safety rules.
Estimado/a padre o tutor: Creemos que debe estar informado sobre los esfuerzos de la escuela para crear y mantener un ambiente seguro en el aula/laboratorio de ciencias. Lea la lista de reglas de seguridad.

No student will be permitted to perform science activities unless this contract is signed by both the student and parent/guardian and is on file with the teacher. Your signature on this contract indicates that you have read this Lab Safety Contract, reviewed it with your child, and are aware of the measures taken to ensure the safety of your son/daughter in the science classroom.
A ningún estudiante se le permitirá realizar actividades científicas a menos que este contrato esté firmado por el estudiante y el padre/tutor y esté archivado con el maestro. Su firma en este contrato indica que ha leído este Contrato de seguridad en el laboratorio, lo revisó con su hijo y está al tanto de las medidas tomadas para garantizar la seguridad de su hijo/hija en el salón de ciencias.

PARENT QUESTIONS
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Does your child wear contact lenses?/¿Tu hijo/a usa lentes de contacto?

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Is your child color blind?/¿Tu hijo/a es daltónico/a?

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Does your child have allergies?/¿Tu hijo/a tiene alergias?

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If you answered yes to the prior question, please list your child's specific allergies.
Si respondió afirmativamente a la pregunta anterior, indique las alergias específicas de tu hijo/a.

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