[Prep Lab Students] Work Appropriate Conversations and Use of Time

[Weaver, Tyler]

Hi All,

Please keep all conversations professional and work-appropriate, regardless of the floor you are on or who you are speaking with. Casual conversation is fine while completing assigned tasks, but it must not distract from your responsibilities. Speaking negatively about coworkers—staff or fellow students—is not acceptable under any circumstances and undermines the professionalism we expect.

Time spent socializing, particularly at the window, in the hallways, or in the teaching labs, must be kept to a minimum. Extended conversations in these areas interfere with productivity and customer service expectations. Your priority during each shift is to complete assigned duties efficiently and support the overall operation of the lab.

If you need to step out briefly—for example, to pick up food or take a phone call—that is permitted. However, it must be brief, and you are required to notify us when you leave the building during your shift and when you return. This is a safety requirement, so we always know who is present in the lab spaces.

If you have concerns about the fairness of assigned tasks or how work is being distributed, bring them directly to me. I am happy to discuss them, but concerns must be addressed through the appropriate channel rather than through conversations with others.

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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