Laboratories and activities are an integral and fun portion of any chemistry class.  However, it is impossible to do these activities without using chemicals and ALL chemicals are hazardous in one way or another.  Also being used will be flames, glassware etc all of which have possible hazards.  It is the goal of both MRHS and myself to have all laboratory activities performed with the highest level of safety awareness.  The links at the bottom of the page will bring up the Safety Information Sheet which was passed out to the student on August 31, 2012 and a copy of the MRHS Safety Contract which was also distributed on August 31, 2012

Prior to participating in any laboratory activity the safety contract must be signed by both the student and parent(s)/legal guardian.

THE FOLLOWING 5 RULES ARE ABSOLUTES AND THERE IS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLATING SAID RULES.  VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT BEING ASKED TO TAKE HIS/HER SEAT AND HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO NOR MAKE UP THE LAB ACTIVITY.  IF THERE IS A SECOND INCIDENT THERE WILL BE A FAMILY MEETING.

1.       APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION WILL BE WORN.  YOU MAY NOT SUPPLY YOUR OWN EYE PROTECTION.

2.       UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRONS WILL BE WORN.

3.       CLOSED TOE SHOES MUST BE WORN (NO SANDALS, CROCS ETC)

4.       LONG PANTS MUST BE WORN.  (NO SHORTS OR CAPRI PANTS).  THE BOTTOM OF THE PANTS MUST TOUCH THE FOOTWEAR.

5.       NO “HORSEPLAY” IN ANY WAY, SHAPE OR FORM