Science Fair Safety Sheet

SAFETY SHEET

DCCS Science Fair

Directions: The student is asked to read this introduction carefully, fill out the bottom of this sheet, and sign it. The science teacher and/or advisor must sign in the indicated space.

SAFETY AND THE STUDENT: Experimentation or research may involve an element of risk or injury to the student and to others. Recognition of such hazards and provision for adequate control measures are joint responsibilities of the student and the sponsor. Some of the more common risks encountered in research are those of electrical shock, infection from pathogenic organisms, uncontrolled reactions of incompatible chemicals, eye injury from materials or procedures, and fire in apparatus or work area. Countering these hazards and others with suitable controls is an integral part of good scientific research.

In the space below, list the principle hazards associated with your project, if any, and what specific measures you have used as safeguards.

SIGNED (Student Exhibitor) __________________________________________________

SIGNED (Sponsor) __________________________________________________________

This form MUST be displayed on the exhibitor’s backboard.