All users of ADL-managed facilities must agree to abide by the rules and policies of Binghamton University and are expected to follow the established ADL safety policies. The following safety policies are meant to provide everyone with a safe and secure working environment. The ADL reserves the right to eject and ban any user for failure to adhere to ADL policies and procedures.
Users may only use equipment for which they are authorized. Users should report any equipment or facility problems to laboratory staff. Repairs and maintenance of equipment and facilities is performed or authorized by laboratory staff only.
Users are responsible for reminding fellow users of safe laboratory practice, if said users are seen engaging in activities that may endanger themselves or others. The observer is then responsible for immediately reporting the incident to laboratory staff.
Expected Attire
DO NOT wear shorts, short skirts, sleeveless shirts, open-toed shoes, high heels, or sandals in ADL-managed facilities.
Lab coats and safety glasses are REQUIRED. This PPE will be supplied.
Additional PPE must be worn during more advanced tasks, such as while working with cryogenics or hazardous chemicals.
*Ask laboratory staff if you have any questions about appropriate PPE for an activity.
Expected Behavior
DO NOT eat, drink, apply cosmetics, or wear headphone while in ADL labs.
DO NOT remove used lab coats or chemicals from ADL labs.
DO alert laboratory staff in the event of a chemical spill.
DO return all chemicals, tools, and supplies to their proper place.
DO consult with staff if you require additional chemicals, tools, or supplies.
*Staff can help acquire items or provide approval to transfer items into our facilities.
Cybersecurity
DO NOT use personal USB drives, CDs, etc. with facility computers.
DO NOT access the internet or email on any instrument computer.
*Internet access is only allowed via designated FOM terminals.
Buddy System
During off-shift hours or on weekends:
At least two users must be in the lab at all times and must check on each other!
Users must have card access to the room(s) their buddy is working in.
While working with hazardous chemicals:
Buddies must work directly with each other in case of spills or other emergencies.
Both users must be fully trained and approved for the activity.
Health & Safety
Due to the increased risk of spreading communicable illnesses such as influenza, RSV, and COVID, while working together in close proximity, laboratory staff may request users wear face masks or other PPE in certain situations. Users must comply with requests by staff to wear such PPE while in ADL-managed facilities or offices.
In addition, ADL administrators reserve the right to restrict laboratory access, require additional PPE, and/or otherwise alter any of the safety policies contained herein in the event of a communicable illness outbreak or risk thereof.
