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:

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
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