Safety Contract
- Do not:
- be late for class. You will miss important instructions.
- eat or drink in the laboratory
- ingest any reagents or chemicals used in the laboratory
- pour chemicals down the sink unless instructed otherwise
- Dispose of laboratory materials as instructed. Take note of the location of:
- Regular trash can
- Biohazard bag
- Sharps container for disposal of glass slides and small sharp objects
- Take note of the location of the:
- Fire extinguisher
- Eye wash and emergency shower
- Emergency power shut-off button
- Location of security phone
- Safety glasses cabinet
- Report all spills, unsafe conditions, or accidents to the instructor.
- Wash your hands before leaving the laboratory.
- Keep work area neat and organized. Clean up when done with the laboratory
exercise. - Push in your chair before you leave.
“I understand all of the safety procedures and information presented and I have been given an opportunity to ask questions concerning this safety information.”
Name:
Date:
Lab Time:
The Safety Contract is taken from “Safety Precautions” by Ellen Genovesi, Laura Blinderman, Patrick Natale, Unfolding The Mystery of Life: Biology Laboratory Manual for Non-Science Majors, Biology Department, Mercer County Community College – West Windsor, NJ, licensed under CC BY 4.0