[Prep Lab Students] Policy Reminders

[Weaver, Tyler]

Hi all,

Please remember that the use of earbuds or headphones is not permitted while on the clock. Additionally, watching shows or movies and playing video games during work hours is not allowed.

Also, ensure that you are wearing lab-appropriate attire or have a plan to change before entering the lab. The lab attire section from the prep lab guidebook is pasted below for your convenience.

Clothing worn in the lab should provide skin protection from chemical spills and splashes. Appropriate clothing includes long pants or skirts that go to the ankle. Ankles should not be exposed. If a vessel containing chemicals falls to the floor, it is vital to make sure no exposure to the lower leg/ ankle occurs. At a minimum, all the red areas shown in the figure to the right should be completely covered before entering the lab.

Pants made of spandex, or other thin and/or skin-tight materials, and clothing with holes are not acceptable, even if your lab coat covers the holes. Shoes should cover the entire foot (closed-toe and closed-back). Ankles should be completely covered. Extremely loose or bulky clothing is also not appropriate for the lab. Baggy sleeves are a fire hazard or may knock over lab supplies.

The best materials to wear in the lab are natural fibers, such as cotton. It is acceptable to wear scrub pants or sweatpants over leggings or shorts. Chem stores, room 180 Celeste, typically has scrub tops and pants available for purchase. Proper PPE only needs to be worn when in lab spaces, it is not required in the prep lab office.

Long hair must be tied back, as it can catch fire if it gets too close to an open flame or get pulled into a rotating object.

Please reach out with any questions.

Best,
Tyler

[The Ohio State University]

Tyler Weaver
Instructional Lab Supervisor
General Chemistry Prep Lab Manager

The Ohio State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
280E Celeste Lab
120 W. 18th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 688-3929 Office
weaver.646 at osu.edu<mailto:weaver.646 at osu.edu>

Pronouns: he/him/his

Please do not feel obliged to read or reply to my messages outside of your normal working hours.
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