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''All KNI users must follow the guidelines listed below, including the updated general SOPs for entry and exit and Labrunr tool reservations. In order to protect the safety of all KNI lab users and staff, repeated violations to these policies will result in revocation of lab access.''<br />
''All KNI users must follow the guidelines listed below, including the updated general SOPs for entry and exit and Labrunr tool reservations. In order to protect the safety of all KNI lab users and staff, repeated violations to these policies will result in revocation of lab access.''<br />
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|'''Current Phase: 5'''<br />
 
* Effective June 24, 2021 at 8:00 am, lab members will be able to use the KNI 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with increased density per the documents found below.
'''Mandatory protocols of the KNI Lab:'''
'''Mandatory protocols for the phased re-opening of the KNI Lab:'''
* Read Caltech's [https://together.caltech.edu/returning-to-campus Coronavirus Information Website] for the most up-to-date guidelines and resources.
* Read Caltech's [https://together.caltech.edu/returning-to-campus Coronavirus Information Website] for the most up-to-date guidelines and resources.
* As of April 22, 2022, high-quality masks (surgical, N95s, KN95s, or KF95s) must be worn in all indoor locations on campus, including athletic facilities. Exceptions to this rule can be made when an individual is alone in a space or is actively eating or drinking.  
*Masking in all indoor settings, with the exception of instructional spaces or environments where it is otherwise explicitly indicated, will be voluntary effective Monday, October 3, 2022. 
**''The cleanroom requires wearing a beard cover, surgical or procedure mask, N95, KN95, or KF95 mask at all times.''
* Individuals who are ill or experiencing symptoms of illness are not to come to campus or report for on-site work. 
* Individuals who are ill or experiencing symptoms of illness are not to come to campus or report for on-site work. 
* All Caltech students, employees, and external affiliates must comply with campus [https://together.caltech.edu/cases-testing-and-tracing/vaccination vaccination requirements].  
* All Caltech students, employees, and external affiliates must comply with campus [https://together.caltech.edu/cases-testing-and-tracing/vaccination vaccination requirements].  
* Individuals who do not report regularly to campus or who have other questions about the testing program and how it applies to them, may find additional information on the [https://together.caltech.edu/ Caltech Together site] or contact [mailto:covid19@caltech.edu covid19@caltech.edu].
* Individuals who do not report regularly to campus or who have other questions about the testing program and how it applies to them, may find additional information on the [https://together.caltech.edu/ Caltech Together site] or contact [mailto:covid19@caltech.edu covid19@caltech.edu].
* Lab members are allowed to use the KNI 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
*The KNI Lab’s safety, hygiene, density, and physical distancing requirements:
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jah0ieu5rwv73hfa2n06604195z7daqu KNI Buddy System SOP]
** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit:  Maximum 41 people allowed in the lab at any given time.
**No food or drinks are allowed in the cleanroom.  This includes the gowning room B207. ''Food or drinks may be stored outside the lab entrance on the wire rack.''
*Training for lab members will be in-person and may also include hybrid remote (Slack / Zoom).
*The KNI technical staff members will operate on five days per week in-lab schedule unless there are schedule conflicts. Staff will either be working in their offices or telecommuting. Some delay in response to equipment requests is to be expected.
*KNI visitors may be hosed by KNI members.
**Fill and Sign the [https://caltech.box.com/s/jsd88cg6i1kjqds62pjoss3tcvj1wdv1 KNI Visitor Record form].  Completed form may be emailed to [mailto:bertm@caltech.edu KNI Safety Officer] or printed out and left on the inside of the lab entrance door in B207.
*Visitor rules:  (notify visitors of the dress code prior to visit)
**Visitor must be properly attired to visit the lab: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and at least short-sleeved shirt are required.
**Visitor must wear the cleanroom garments correctly.
**Visitor HOURS: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. (unless approved prior to visit)
**Visit may not exceed 2 hours in length.  (unless approved prior to visit)
**Visitor may not operate any equipment, participate in training, or handle any chemicals.
**Host shall instruct visitor in the location and use of emergency exits and safety stations.
**Visitor shall remain with Host AT ALL TIMES DURING THE VISIT.


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* As of April 22, 2022, high-quality masks (surgical, N95s, KN95s, or KF95s) must be worn in all indoor locations on campus, including athletic facilities. Exceptions to this rule can be made when an individual is alone in a space or is actively eating or drinking.
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**Non-Caltech users: This [https://coronavirus.caltech.edu/documents/14755/Health_Attestation_Log_-_Fillable.pdf log] can be printed out or saved to your electronic device. Be sure to fill it out daily and keep record of it.  
**Non-Caltech users: This [https://coronavirus.caltech.edu/documents/14755/Health_Attestation_Log_-_Fillable.pdf log] can be printed out or saved to your electronic device. Be sure to fill it out daily and keep record of it.  
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*The KNI Lab’s safety, hygiene, density, and physical distancing requirements:
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jah0ieu5rwv73hfa2n06604195z7daqu KNI Buddy System SOP - Phase 4 & 5]
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** [https://caltech.box.com/s/sdvcle9ukhm7iqx6sjk8zyegx59utf9x KNI Buddy System SOP - Phase 1,2 & 3]<br /><br />
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/sdvcle9ukhm7iqx6sjk8zyegx59utf9x KNI Buddy System SOP - Phase 1,2 & 3]<br /><br />
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** [https://caltech.box.com/s/hjf1h88lzrjpfo83ytvf3yt08lh51lx3 KNI Cleanroom Sanitation and Wipedown SOP - Phase 1,2,3 & 4]<br /><br />
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/hjf1h88lzrjpfo83ytvf3yt08lh51lx3 KNI Cleanroom Sanitation and Wipedown SOP - Phase 1,2,3 & 4]<br /><br />
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** KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 - Phase 5:  Four people are allowed to use the entrance gowning room at the same time:  Social distancing is in effect in the "No Standing Zone".
** KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 - Phase 5:  Four people are allowed to use the entrance gowning room at the same time:  Social distancing is in effect in the "No Standing Zone".
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/cdzem3hg6uq8glpeq4qi88t70g6kgo9r KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 5]
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/cdzem3hg6uq8glpeq4qi88t70g6kgo9r KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 5]
** KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 - Phase 3 & 4:  Two people are allowed to use the entrance gowning room at the same time - Only one person allowed inside the "No Standing Zone" and the "Changing Zones" at any time.
** KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 - Phase 3 & 4:  Two people are allowed to use the entrance gowning room at the same time - Only one person allowed inside the "No Standing Zone" and the "Changing Zones" at any time.
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*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/zm0tgnnrfoa0ohlxolibzzqv46s8ikgp KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 3 & 4]
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/zm0tgnnrfoa0ohlxolibzzqv46s8ikgp KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 3 & 4]
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*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/vg9f690fjsupu08ya9kdeouzhdeg4nga KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 1 & 2]<br /><br />
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/vg9f690fjsupu08ya9kdeouzhdeg4nga KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 1 & 2]<br /><br />
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** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit - Phase 5:  Maximum 41 people allowed in the lab at any given time.  Limits on room-by-room density of personnel have been lifted except for B207-Lab Entrance/Exit (4 persons Max).
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Limits on room-by-room density of personnel have been lifted except for B207-Lab Entrance/Exit (4 persons Max).
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/qum0im7wssrye5roqez46yreb3sccx1j KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 5]
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/qum0im7wssrye5roqez46yreb3sccx1j KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 5]
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** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit - Phase 4:  Maximum 37 people allowed in the lab at any given time with Room Area Occupancy Limit Restrictions.
** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit - Phase 4:  Maximum 37 people allowed in the lab at any given time with Room Area Occupancy Limit Restrictions.
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/ja6mqzjsnhvmjw4wwrszqsltrmrevghh KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 4]
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/ja6mqzjsnhvmjw4wwrszqsltrmrevghh KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 4]
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*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jman189p1tve1akf0sh1hcr031vfr32l KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 1]<br /><br />
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jman189p1tve1akf0sh1hcr031vfr32l KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 1]<br /><br />
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*Training for both returning and new lab members will continue with the hybrid remote and expanded in-person equipment and new user/general safety training plans building upon those that began during earlier phases.
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*The KNI technical staff members will operate on four days per week in-lab schedule unless there are schedule conflicts. Staff will either be working in their offices or telecommuting on the days they do not report to the lab. Some delay in response to equipment requests is to be expected.
*Steele building elevator occupancy:
*Steele building elevator occupancy:
** Phase 5 - Max 7000 pounds weight limit, 46 persons Max.
** Phase 5 - Max 7000 pounds weight limit, 46 persons Max.
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** Phase 4 - Only two people are allowed to use the elevator at a time.
** Phase 4 - Only two people are allowed to use the elevator at a time.
** Phase 3 - Only one person allowed to use the elevator at a time.
** Phase 3 - Only one person allowed to use the elevator at a time.

Revision as of 15:37, 14 October 2022

KNI Lab Rules and Safety Documents

KNI Lab Rules

All KNI users must follow the guidelines listed below, including the updated general SOPs for entry and exit and Labrunr tool reservations. In order to protect the safety of all KNI lab users and staff, repeated violations to these policies will result in revocation of lab access.

Mandatory protocols of the KNI Lab:
  • Read Caltech's Coronavirus Information Website for the most up-to-date guidelines and resources.
  • Masking in all indoor settings, with the exception of instructional spaces or environments where it is otherwise explicitly indicated, will be voluntary effective Monday, October 3, 2022.
    • The cleanroom requires wearing a beard cover, surgical or procedure mask, N95, KN95, or KF95 mask at all times.
  • Individuals who are ill or experiencing symptoms of illness are not to come to campus or report for on-site work. 
  • All Caltech students, employees, and external affiliates must comply with campus vaccination requirements.
  • Individuals who do not report regularly to campus or who have other questions about the testing program and how it applies to them, may find additional information on the Caltech Together site or contact covid19@caltech.edu.
  • Lab members are allowed to use the KNI 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
  • The KNI Lab’s safety, hygiene, density, and physical distancing requirements:
    • KNI Buddy System SOP
    • KNI Lab Occupancy Limit: Maximum 41 people allowed in the lab at any given time.
    • No food or drinks are allowed in the cleanroom. This includes the gowning room B207. Food or drinks may be stored outside the lab entrance on the wire rack.
  • Training for lab members will be in-person and may also include hybrid remote (Slack / Zoom).
  • The KNI technical staff members will operate on five days per week in-lab schedule unless there are schedule conflicts. Staff will either be working in their offices or telecommuting. Some delay in response to equipment requests is to be expected.
  • KNI visitors may be hosed by KNI members.
  • Visitor rules: (notify visitors of the dress code prior to visit)
    • Visitor must be properly attired to visit the lab: Long pants, closed-toe shoes, and at least short-sleeved shirt are required.
    • Visitor must wear the cleanroom garments correctly.
    • Visitor HOURS: 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. (unless approved prior to visit)
    • Visit may not exceed 2 hours in length. (unless approved prior to visit)
    • Visitor may not operate any equipment, participate in training, or handle any chemicals.
    • Host shall instruct visitor in the location and use of emergency exits and safety stations.
    • Visitor shall remain with Host AT ALL TIMES DURING THE VISIT.

KNI Lab General SOPs

KNI Lab Safety Documents

KNI Safety Presentations

Caltech Safety Documents

California Nanosafety Consortium of Higher Education

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