{"id":985,"date":"2020-06-03T21:19:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T21:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.une.edu\/research\/?p=985"},"modified":"2020-08-13T14:40:55","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T14:40:55","slug":"ehs-research-lab-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.une.edu\/research\/ehs-research-lab-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"EHS Research Lab Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pre-Start Checklist for Laboratory Operations & Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 29, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Stay home when sick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Wearing cloth face coverings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Check your health status before coming to work. It is recommended to check your temperature and any potential symptoms of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Individuals should be cross-trained on multiple overlapping techniques that are essential for safe lab operations, so that multiple people can cover for individuals who may have to be absent for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Pay attention to signage for the laboratory space that specifies the required protocols that need to be followed (e.g., reminders for individuals to wear facemasks and wipe down the lab (keyboards, doorknobs, freezer doors, sink handles) before leaving).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Work shifts should be staggered to reduce % occupancy in a research space at any given time. The use of an online (Google) calendar should be used to schedule times when individuals will be in specific labs\/buildings, including names and contact information. Google calendars should be created and overseen by someone for each building with designated research space (Stella Maris, Pickus, MSC, Morgane, Alfond Forum and Sciences buildings, Decary in Biddeford and CoP, others? in Portland).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Calendars for equipment utilized by multiple research groups should be created if they are not already in place. For example, a Google calendar has already been created and is utilized for researchers and animal facility staff in Stella Maris and Pickus. The need for calendars in other buildings should be determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Maintain safe behavioral practices. We have all had to make significant behavioral changes to reduce the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Social distancing (specifically, staying 6 feet away from others when you must go into a shared space)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Frequently washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use alcohol-based (at least 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Mailroom deliveries. It is recommended that individual laboratories coordinate with the mailroom to pick up deliveries when notified that a package has been received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Always practice respiratory etiquette by covering your cough or sneeze. If you get the urge to sneeze or cough, cover your nose, mouth, and face covering with a towel or handkerchief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Practice situational awareness, immediately report potential exposures to supervisors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work with your building\/facilities\/department representatives as needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Assess your research space for the ability to meet physical distancing of 6 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Determine how many people can work safely in your research space at a single time while observing appropriate physical distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Review the UNE for novel coronavirus COVID-19 updates @ https:\/\/www.une.edu\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Review the CDC\u2019s current guidance on social distancing, and ensure that all team members have done the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Each individual working in the lab must at all times have at least 6 feet clearance on all sides from others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf No more than one person should occupy a small space\/room at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, interview rooms, tissue culture rooms, microscopy rooms, or other small instrument rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Consider placing a colored tape on the ground around the workspaces indicating boundaries between workers \u2013 highly recommended for shared spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Ensure your department\/building\/facility representatives confirm your space assessment and the number of personnel you are proposing to allow in the space at a single time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f For shared research space, work with the other faculty and facility representatives to establish definitive guidelines for the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Communicate with employees via emails, texts, automated phone calls, texts, websites, and signage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Startup Checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before arriving in the research space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Plan your research as much as possible beforehand and minimize the time needed to spend at the lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Any work that can be done off-site should continue to be done off-site (this includes lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n

meetings).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Review the UNE for novel coronavirus COVID-19 updates @ https:\/\/www.une.edu\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arriving to the Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f When you arrive for the first time observe the space briefly before entering to ensure everything is in safe working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before You Begin Work, Evaluate Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u274f Evaluate PPE \u2013 Do you have an appropriate lab coat, safety glasses, disposable gloves (including face coverings) on hand to perform the work you intend to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f If PPE or other supplies in your lab are low and you are unable to obtain them through normal routes, work with your department to coordinate additional supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Review the EH&S COVID-19 Cleaning Procedures for Laboratories, and ensure that all team members have done the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Review the EPA approved Chemical Disinfectants against SARS-CoV-2 matrix, ensure that all team members have done the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/pesticide-registration\/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Evaluate cleaning materials available to sanitize\/disinfect the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Do you have a sufficient quantity, quality?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Is it compatible with the equipment and the research conducted in the space?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Evaluate other supplies needed to complete your research tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Verify the availability of support services needed for your work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u25cf Compressed gasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf House services (compressed air, house gas, DI water)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u25cf Glass washing services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u25cf Hazardous chemical or biological waste pick-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Supply deliveries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Other halted services (lab coats, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274f Walk through the space to check if there has been a chemical spill. If you are not comfortable with cleaning up the spill, call EH&S at (207) 602-2488  for assistance. \u274f Inspect hazardous waste storage and coordinate with EH&S.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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