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Unit 1, Activity1, Safety Contract Blackline Masters, Science, Grade 7 Page 1 Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Revised 2008 Grade 7 Science Unit 1, Activity1, Safety Contract Blackline Masters, Science, Grade 7 Page 1 Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Revised 2008 Safety Contract PREPARE FOR LABORATORY WORK ? Study laboratory procedures prior to class. ? Never perform unauthorized experiments. ? Keep your lab bench organized and free of apparel, books, and other clutter. ? Know how to use the safety shower, eye wash, fire blanket, and first aid kit. DRESS FOR LABORATORY WORK ? Tie back long hair. ? Do not wear loose sleeves, as they tend to get in the way. ? Wear closed toed shoes with tops. ? Wear lab coats or aprons during all laboratory sessions. ? Wear safety goggles during all laboratory sessions. ? Wear gloves when using chemicals that irritate or can be absorbed through skin. AVOID CONTACT WITH CHEMICALS ? Never taste or sniff chemicals. Never draw materials in a pipette with your mouth. ? When heating substances in a test tube, point the “mouth” away from people. ? Never carry dangerous chemicals or hot equipment near other people. AVOID HAZARDS ? Keep combustibles away from open flames. ? Use caution when handling hot glassware. ? When diluting acid, always add acid slowly to water. Never add water to acid. ? Use glycerin and twist slowly at the base when inserting glass tubing through stoppers. ? Turn off burners when not in use. ? Do not bend or cut glass unless appropriately instructed by teacher. ? Keep caps on reagent bottles. Never switch caps. CLEAN UP ? Consult teacher for proper disposal of chemicals. ? Wash hands thoroughly following experiments. ? Leave laboratory bench clean and neat. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT ? Report all accidents and spills immediately. ? Place broken glass in designated containers. ? Wash all acids and bases from your skin immediately with plenty of running wate