WORKING IN LABORATORIES AFTER REGULAR HOURS

Undergraduate students are not permitted to work alone outside of normal working hours in teaching and research laboratories.   (It is our policy that undergraduate students should not work alone at any time.)   Undergraduate students must follow the "Buddy System" procedures.   (Described below)

Graduate students and Faculty who must work alone in a laboratory, must follow the "Procedure for Notifying Public Safety."  (Described below)

Undergraduate students must have a "buddy" when working alone in a laboratory after hours, weekends or holidays. Your "buddy" must be nearby so that he/she can call for help in an emergency. (Fire, spill, contamination, illness, injury, etc.) A "buddy" can be a   fellow student, faculty member or co-worker.

The faculty advisor or supervisor must know when the student is working in the laboratory and what laboratory work is being conducted.

All students must be trained on the hazards of the hazardous substances and equipment that they will be working with.

All students must know what to do and who to contact in the event of a chemical spill or accidental exposure.

All students must know what to do and who to contact in case of a fire or medical emergency.

When working alone in a laboratory after hours, weekends or holidays, graduate students and faculty must call USP Public Safety (X7000) if they do not have a "buddy." Inform the public safety officer of your:

• Location
• Approximate length of stay
• Intention to call when you are ready to leave

USP Public Safety will log this information and if a second phone call is not received, they will check on the solitary worker. USP Public Safety will also check on the worker during their regular rounds.