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=== KNI Lab Rules ===
=== 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.''<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: 3'''<br />
|'''Current Phase: 5'''<br />
* Effective Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 12:00 noon, lab members will be able to use the KNI 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
* 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 for the phased re-opening of the KNI Lab:'''
'''Mandatory protocols for the phased re-opening of the KNI Lab:'''
* Read and follow Caltech's [https://coronavirus.caltech.edu/returning-to-campus Coronavirus Information Guidelines on Returning to Campus]
* Read Caltech's [https://together.caltech.edu/returning-to-campus Coronavirus Information Website] for the most up-to-date guidelines and resources.
* For each day you are on campus, fill out Caltech's Health Attestation and Self-Reported Contact and Location Log:<br />
* 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.
**'''Caltech users: Fill out the online version of the log via [https://access.caltech.edu/ access.caltech.edu]. Click the "COVID-19 Reporting" link in the Self Service section.'''
* 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].
* 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].
 
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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:
*The KNI Lab’s safety, hygiene, density, and physical distancing requirements:
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/hjf1h88lzrjpfo83ytvf3yt08lh51lx3 KNI Cleanroom Sanitation and Wipedown COVID-19 enhancements PDF]
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jah0ieu5rwv73hfa2n06604195z7daqu KNI Buddy System SOP - Phase 4 & 5]
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/9i2nlb3hj0xi7n8utdbr9y1t1gs4qcbc Phases 1,2&3 Room B207 - KNI Lab Entrance/Exit - Map]
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** [https://caltech.box.com/s/80a6zbbx7gj3wsdmp4pdfpoahwa8tbnf Phases 2&3=  1 person per 200 ft^2   - KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit - Map]
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/sdvcle9ukhm7iqx6sjk8zyegx59utf9x KNI Buddy System SOP - Phase 1,2 & 3]<br /><br />
** [https://caltech.box.com/s/jman189p1tve1akf0sh1hcr031vfr32l Phase 1 KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit - Map]
** KNI Cleanroom Sanitation and Wipedown SOP - Phase 5:  Follow standard KNI Cleanroom procedures outlined in the [https://caltech.box.com/s/tmqnu5x7ms6onfln2klzowazyrkvhqrh KNI Handbook and Operation Procedures]
** [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".
*** [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.
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*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/zm0tgnnrfoa0ohlxolibzzqv46s8ikgp KNI Lab Entrance/Exit Room B207 Map - Phase 3 & 4]
** Phase 1 & 2 - Only one person is allowed to use the entrance gowning room at any time.
*** [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).
*** [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.
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/ja6mqzjsnhvmjw4wwrszqsltrmrevghh KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 4]
** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit - Phase 2 & 3:  Maximum 21 people allowed in the lab at any given time.
*** [https://caltech.box.com/s/80a6zbbx7gj3wsdmp4pdfpoahwa8tbnf KNI Lab Room Occ. Limit Map - Phase 2 & 3]
** KNI Lab Occupancy Limit - Phase 1:  Maximum 21 people allowed in the lab at any given time.
*** [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.
*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:
** 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 3 - Only one person allowed to use the elevator at a time.
** Phase 1 & 2 - RESTRICTED USE OF THE ELEVATOR:  Use South Stairwell.  (One person allowed to use the elevator ONLY when transporting items)
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=== KNI Lab General SOPs ===  
=== KNI Lab General SOPs ===  
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/v4ztcv86rrvle0luvoc02eqb10jo1dp3 KNI Lab Entry and Exit SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/v4ztcv86rrvle0luvoc02eqb10jo1dp3 KNI Lab Entry and Exit SOP] - SOP for entering the sub-basement, gowning, de-gowning, and leaving the sub-basement.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/n3kyhalo3dzzq789a1jq1opx067ltk8a KNI Lab Entry Video]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/n3kyhalo3dzzq789a1jq1opx067ltk8a KNI Lab Entry Video] - Video showing proper way to put on the cleanroom attire.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/9lagfno1jygz50ero736ghdww4tm1q4s KNI Lab Exit Video]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/9lagfno1jygz50ero736ghdww4tm1q4s KNI Lab Exit Video] - Video showing proper way to take off and hang the cleanroom attire.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/3aszmsqxkj9zqk34m9h27ttkngsskemf KNI Phase 2 & 3 - Labrunr Tool Schedule Coordination SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/r154cwy4xi1dfte7m1rr6zpey54ru28b KNI Equipment Scheduling Policy] - This is the General Reservation Policy. Check the TOOL Wiki page for any special reservation rules associated with that piece of equipment.
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* [https://caltech.box.com/s/4z52wi0yplk2lxx48fzcyhi1m84igw8a KNI Phase 3 - Labrunr Tool Schedule Coordination SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/3aszmsqxkj9zqk34m9h27ttkngsskemf KNI Phase 2 - Labrunr Tool Schedule Coordination SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/ztdu57fjq4z7gbav7k9gyutbd2j780wy KNI Phase 1 - Labrunr Tool Schedule Coordination SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/ztdu57fjq4z7gbav7k9gyutbd2j780wy KNI Phase 1 - Labrunr Tool Schedule Coordination SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/sdvcle9ukhm7iqx6sjk8zyegx59utf9x KNI Buddy System SOP]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/6lfhi1i91rhi1sod6zxh8zd2ygr949r5 KNI Labrunr Interlock box SOP and troubleshooting]
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=== KNI Lab Safety Documents ===
=== KNI Lab Safety Documents ===
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/32soejgjqog61l4bs67cqrrejzxav6es KNI Emergency Procedures PDF] - Provides an overview of Emergency Procedures specific to the KNI cleanroom.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/32soejgjqog61l4bs67cqrrejzxav6es KNI Emergency Procedures PDF] - Provides an overview of Emergency Procedures specific to the KNI cleanroom.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/aqhblyh9zdegaiv4j72ohkvkhypys0mx KNI Workplace Specific Safety Training presentation] - Provides an overview of Safety Procedures specific to the KNI cleanroom.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/tmqnu5x7ms6onfln2klzowazyrkvhqrh KNI User Handbook and Operation Procedures] - Provides a broad overview of the information needed specific to the KNI Cleanroom.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/tmqnu5x7ms6onfln2klzowazyrkvhqrh KNI User Handbook and Operation Procedures] - Provides a broad overview of the information needed specific to the KNI Cleanroom.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/sr5tv327p38njqajufclg57u5w7r018s KNI Safety Manual] - Provides a broad overview of information for Referenced Documents, Safety Requirements, and Chemical Safety Infromation.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/sr5tv327p38njqajufclg57u5w7r018s KNI Safety Manual] - Provides a broad overview of information for Referenced Documents, Safety Requirements, and Chemical Safety Information.
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/qksdbeag5wqv0ef76gxw7vuqdh91k3qj KNI Safety Data Sheets (SDS)] - a link to the chemicals approved for use in the KNI Cleanroom.
* [https://lab.kni.caltech.edu/Wet_Chemistry#Chemical_Safety_Data_Sheet_Lists KNI Safety Data Sheets (SDS)] - a link to the KNI Wet Chemistry page.


== KNI Safety Presentations ==
== KNI Safety Presentations ==
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/20ycg3j0s0575j0rk9ejewlmlpynh69t KNI Chemistry Procedures Review 2019]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/yigdk8rmx0oi2mo2y5ob67bs7gmtq48y KNI Cleanroom Safety Review 2016]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/yigdk8rmx0oi2mo2y5ob67bs7gmtq48y KNI Chemistry Procedures Review 2016]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/lnkuj3x4xfn7343i7lf4m5gtl9vmwyvr KNI Cleanroom Safety Review 2018]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/20ycg3j0s0575j0rk9ejewlmlpynh69t KNI Cleanroom Safety Review 2019]
* [https://caltech.box.com/s/l59x34gl5zn71fjnkrvvuszy5pl3ppcy KNI Cleanroom Safety Review 2022]


== Caltech Safety Documents ==
== Caltech Safety Documents ==

Revision as of 19:10, 4 August 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.

Current Phase: 5
  • 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 for the phased re-opening of the KNI Lab:

  • Read Caltech's 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.
  • 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.
    • 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 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 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).
  • 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.
  • 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:
    • Phase 5 - Max 7000 pounds weight limit, 46 persons Max.

KNI Lab General SOPs

KNI Lab Safety Documents

KNI Safety Presentations

Caltech Safety Documents

California Nanosafety Consortium of Higher Education

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