COVID-19 Protocols
Measures in place for operations within the facility
If you feel unwell, STAY HOME! If you have been exposed to a positive case:
- DO NOT USE THE FACILITY
- Contact an HBIAMP staff scientist and follow COVID-19 guidelines
GENERAL
- Please be aware that your experiments may be disrupted due to closure of the facility
- Failure to comply with HBI AMP protocols will result in suspension of privileges
BOOKINGS
- Account for maximum occupancy when booking: HMRB 126 MAX 4; HMRB 102 MAX 2; HMRB 104 MAX 2
- Leave at least 15 minutes between bookings or book on different days/times
- Experienced users are encouraged to book during evenings and week-ends to spread out traffic
- If not booking for a full day, book either the morning or the afternoon (no 10am-2pm bookings!)
- WORKSTATIONS are for remote use only (please select remote option in Faces)
IN THE LABS
- Follow maximum occupancy signs
- Wear a mask
- Work alone; Do NOT bring visitors
- Observe 2m physical distancing
- Leave the lab during long acquisitions (> 15 min)
- Keep cell phone off common surfaces
- Do NOT use facility outside your booked sessions
BEFORE each session
- Wash your hands
- Wear CLEAN gloves to touch and operate workstations/instruments/equipment
- Wear CLEAN safety goggles or apply CLEAN plastic film for eyepiece work
AFTER each session
- If used, discard plastic film from eyepiece
- Disinfect (!NO SPRAYING!) workstation with paper towel sprayed with 70% EtOH or wipes provided
- Include desk, benchtop, mouse, keyboard, buttons, joystick, focus knobs
- If eyepiece was not covered: disinfect cups ONLY, not inside near the lens
- Wash your hands
