All faculty who teach in or use the laboratory(ies) are expected to adhere to the following:
Faculty will review the safety guidelines (provided by the College) with students. Furthermore, faculty will ensure all students understand these guidelines and sign a safety contract or a statement (provided by the College) acknowledging they have been advised of the safety guidelines, they understand these guidelines and will adhere to the guidelines.
Faculty will follow the same safety guidelines as students; this includes all designated protocols, wearing only appropriate lab dress, refraining from having any food or beverages in the laboratory or preparation laboratory. Please refer to MCHP’s Infection Control policy located on the intranet for more specific information.
The Science Laboratory(ies)
The Science Laboratory(ies) is a BSL-2 level laboratory, and as such, uses pathogens in the microbiology lab setting. All science lab courses utilize the same common space. Therefore, students and instructors must never place anything in their mouths while inside the lab space and must wash their hands before leaving the lab space to eat or drink outside the lab.
Please refer to Appendix Q for protocols and procedures related to use of the Science Laboratory(ies).