LAB SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

We are starting chemistry labs this week. Involved in the labs are elements that could potentially cause harm (chemicals, boiling water, fire, etc.) to students if specific rules are not followed. For the safety of students, ALL RULES MUST be followed during chemistry labs. Should the rules not be followed, two directives will be given to you. First, you will be asked to stop working on the lab and to move to a safe area. Second, you will complete the make-up lab for that lesson found on my web site, resulting in a 25% reduction in your lab grade for that day. You are required to look at your homework page to know the lab days.

WHEN CONDUCTING A LAB -

Lab Safety Requirements:

1. Before entering the science room the following needs to be done: If hair touches brow it must be pulled back (including bangs!) or tucked under a baseball cap turned backwards, correct socks and shoes, baggy clothes banded or removed, and all materials necessary for class ready.

2. Goggles are to stay on until I tell you to remove them.

3. Enclosed shoes (tennis shoes) including heals of the shoes.

4. Socks that cover the ankle.

5. No baggy sleeves (remove or rubber band baggy area).

6. Long pants. NO shorts!

Lab Behavior Requirements:

1. 8^th grade maturity – no fooling round.

2. Place flammables in the middle of the table – do not reach across a flame.

3. Stay focused on your lab – do not look round room, away from the experiment.

4. Converse with your lab partner – do not talk to people in front or behind you.

5. Clean the equipment, table, counter, and sink - placing chemicals in a chemical bin and paper products in the labeled trash bin.

Prior to participating in labs signatures are required by students and parents.

I have read the information and understand my (my child’s)responsibilities and consequences.

Student signature: _______________________ Date: _________

Parent signature: _______________________ Date: _________