Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck
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Training
Equipment training is now available under COVID restrictions. To receive any equipment-specific training which typically requires less than 6’ distancing due to the interactive nature of training, the trainer and trainee must follow this protocol:
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Only 1-on-1 training is being conducted at this time. We can’t have more than one person being trained due to the increased risk of exposure with multiple trainees.
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This applies to all equipment training….. not just cleanroom process equipment, but also Electron Microscopy, Optics, Surface Analysis, Lab equipment, etc.
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Enhanced PPE must be worn. In the cleanroom this is an additional face shield on the trainer and trainee (trainee at the discretion of the trainer). In labs this enhanced PPE includes face shield, lab coat, gloves and face mask.
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iLabs is being used to request training for the individual tools. As before the pandemic, we’re using iLabs training requests to manage training. Trainees are being taken on a first-come first-serve basis.
Planning for Possible COVID Exposure
In the unfortunate event of a COVID-19 exposure within Birck we’re developing plans to shut down specific areas within the building. A matrix is being developed that lists each lab, how long it would be down, and who is responsible for ensuring the scientific
instruments are de-contaminated appropriately. We hope we will never need this, but it is good to have a plan just in case. Birck and Bindley are developing similar plans and are well ahead of the planning curve.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Ron Reger
REMINDER: Staff-Only Time in Cleanroom
This is just a reminder that the hours of 6:00 am – 10:00 am, M-F, are reserved for Birck staff only to work in the cleanroom. This allows proper de-densification of the cleanroom for the staff to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, repair, process
checks, and other staff duties. Users/researchers are welcome to enter the cleanroom at 10:00 am M-F, and anytime on the weekends. Thank you for supporting the staff in creating a safe cleanroom working environment.
Ron Reger
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