Faculty utilizing the Science Laboratory(s) will ensure the following after their class is finished so it is ready for the next instructor:
- Erase then clean the whiteboard thoroughly when class is done.
- Put away all learning materials where they were found and as they were found.
- Refrain from reorganizing any storage area without permission from the Deans and/or the Lab Coordinator.
- Ensure all tools are cleaned, dried, and put back in their cases.
- Ensure student tables are free of papers and other debris/garbage and that student chairs are pushed back in.
- Ensure the instructor bench is cleaned and left in the state in which it was found at the start of class (i.e. remove any papers/learning materials used by the instructor including items brought into the classroom by the instructor).
- Follow disposal instructions precisely. All materials contaminated with body fluids or microorganisms must be disposed of in a biohazard bag, and when it is full, it must be sealed with a twist tie, placed in a red biohazard bag, and placed in the chest freezer for long-term storage. All preserved organs must also be disposed of in this manner. Fresh organs may be placed in a plastic bag and thrown out in the general garbage or the dumpster outside the side door of the College. If raw organs are disposed of in the general garbage the instructor will leave a note on the instructor’s table so the Science Lab Coordinator can remove it from the classroom.
- Notify the Science Lab Coordinator of any mishaps that resulted in injury to anyone in the classroom and complete an incident report.
- Ensure the laboratory door is locked after the class is concluded.
- Ensure the preparation laboratory door is locked after the class is concluded (or after the instructor has used this space and is not going to be present in the teaching lab space.
- Ensure the chemical closet door is always closed unless accessing the contents of the closet. The door should NEVER be left propped open if the instructor is not in the classroom.
- Familiarize themselves with the safety guidelines and contact the Lab Coordinator with any questions.
- Failure to follow safety regulations and failure to ensure students follow safety regulations may result in dismissal from the teaching position.