Introduction
v September 7, 2021
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Managing risk – Users
Users who show any common symptoms of upper respiratory infection or otherwise sick are not allowed to access the Facility.
QReserve booking is mandatory – no walk in experiments are permitted.
Users are encouraged to plan ahead to maximize their productivity at each booking.
Coming to @YorkUMicroscopy
All Users must use YU Screen prior to each visit to @YorkUMicroscopy to confirm that they have not been exposed to COVID-19.
Follow these tips on how to use the tool, continue visiting the Better Together for updates on plans for a safe return to campus and follow the tips below that you find most helpful at this time.
Please follow York University guidelines when coming to Life Science Building and leaving Life Science Building. Please arrive with minimum belongings to avoid any unnecessary contact with touchable surfaces. Please wash and sanitize your hands at the nearest washing station before opening the laboratory door.
Should you elect to glove after arrival - please bring your own gloves.
Please be reminded that face covering is mandatory for the entire duration of your booking.
Managing Risk ‐Specimens
All sample containers should be wiped down with disinfectant before bringing them to the facility. Please wipe down the container again upon arrival, before placing it on the lab bench.
Managing Risks ‐ Laboratories
Cleaning is a shared responsibility. Users are expected to follow strictly the cleaning procedures. Users are responsible for cleaning the microscopes and the workstations before and after their session. The staff will monitor and perform periodic in depth cleaning.
Users must carry out cleaning procedures. Please be advised that most of the cleaners are based on 70% ethanol solutions. If a User is aware of any allergic reaction to the cleaner they will be asked to deliver specimens in a safe manner and participate in a remote session where the microscope is operated by staff.
All Users must use YU Screen prior to each visit to @YorkUMicroscopy to confirm that they have not been exposed to COVID-19.
Follow these tips on how to use the tool, continue visiting the Better Together for updates on plans for a safe return to campus and follow the tips below that you find most helpful at this time.
