BISHOP O’BYRNE HIGH SCHOOL

CTS LAB SAFETY CONTRACT

1. The CTS shops are industrial workspaces. Horseplay, fighting, practical jokes, running, and
throwing are not allowed.
2. Any intentional damage to tools or the lab will be referred to the school resource officer.
3. Power machinery will not be used unless:
a) the instructor is present
b) you have permission to use the equipment
c) you have been instructed on safe use of the equipment
d) you have completed a safe use checkout with the instructor
e) all appropriate guards are in place prior to use.
4. If a piece of equipment is unplugged, you will check with instructor before plugging it in.
5. Compressed air will not be used to clean clothing.
6. Compressed air nozzles or tools will not be pointed at anybody.
7. Know location of emergency shut off buttons, fire extinguishers, and fire exits.
8. Any and all spills, debris and tools will be cleaned up as soon as possible to minimize accidents.
9. If unsure about use of a tool or equipment, you will get a refresher on how to use it.
10. No visitors will be allowed in the lab at any time.

Every student must pass the General Lab Safety Exam with a minimum of 80% before they will be
allowed to work in the lab.

Failure to comply with any safety rules will result in one of the following actions being taken depending on
the severity of the infraction:

i) Immediate review of all safety procedures and rules relating to the infraction. The incident will
be documented
ii) After repeated infractions, parents/guardians and administration will be notified. There will be
a full review of lab safety procedures and rules. The incidents will be documented.
iii) For serious safety infractions, the student will have lab privileges suspended,
parents/guardians and administration will be notified. The incident will be documented.

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This form must be signed by caregiver and student and returned to the instructor before the student will
be allowed to work in the lab.

Student name date Safety Quiz mark .

I, (printed parent/guardian name) certify that

my son/daughter and I have read the above CTS lab safety contract and he/she agree to adhere to these
as well as all lab safety rules discussed in class.

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(Caregiver’s signature) (Student Signature)

Caregiver’s e-mail address:___________________________ Student’s class:_____________________