STEM Lab Statement of Safety Expectations

Course/Club/Organization:_______________________________________________________________________________________________  Date:___________________________        

Instructor/Advisor/Competent Person Name:_________________________________________________________________________________

Safety is of utmost importance in the laboratories and club and organization workspaces in the STEM College at Youngstown State University.  I take responsibility for myself and will follow all STEM safety and health rules, policies and procedures.  I will complete all safety and health training.

I understand that STEM activities may involve high risk work with chemical or physical hazards (high voltage, mechanical hazards) and must NOT be conducted alone.  All high-risk STEM work must be conducted with a partner or co-worker and MUST always have a Competent Person in site of the activity.  

I understand that high risk work on YSU campus outside of normal business hours (M-F 7:30am to 5pm) must be pre-approved in writing by the department chair and must include emergency contact information.   

I understand that experiments or other tasks that continue to operate while someone is not present (unattended) must be pre-approved in writing by the department chair and must include emergency contact information.  

The first offense for a safety and health violation in the STEM College is a grade of zero for that session. The second offense will result in a grade of F in the course.

Your instructor/advisor/Competent Person will discuss each of these at the start of the semester and during each session as needed. 

There are no exceptions to the safety and health requirements.  By signing this document, you, the student, acknowledges that you understand the safety and health expectations of the YSU STEM College.