Safety is of the utmost importance in the Transport Laboratory and is integrated into the curriculum in order to minimize the risk of accidents and incidents. A brief summary of some of the more significant rules of the Transport Laboratory follows.
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Clear lens goggles or safety glasses with side shields must be worn at all times. |
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NO contact lenses may be worn in the lab. |
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NO: food, gum, beverages, smoking, or chewing tobacco. |
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Do not place feet on chairs desks or counters. Do not sit on counters. |
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Laptop computers should be on tables rather than counters and should be cordless if possible to minimize tripping hazards. |
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hard hats must be worn in hard-hat designated areas. |
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NO: scarves, hats, caps, shorts, skirts, dresses, sleeveless tops, loose jewelry, lab coats, or neckties. |
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Shirts must be tucked in, windbreakers must be zipped, nothing should be tied around the waist. |
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Shoes must be leather with good soles. |
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NO: Canvas shoes, sandals, open-toed shoes, open-heeled shoes, nylons. |
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Exits must be unobstructed. |
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No equipment should be left unattended. |
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Teams are responsible for proper cleanup. |
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Chemicals and equipment should be handled with care. |
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NO: Horseplay, running, singing, dancing, socializing outside the team, lack of civility towards students or staff, using or reading material which does not pertain to the lab. |