Face Shield: Wear a face shield (meeting ANSI Z87.1) in addition to a face covering when working with pyrophorics, flammable solvents (>500 mL), incompatible chemicals such as strong oxidizers like nitric acid, or using an open flame. Conduct this…
Read full answer about What are the special considerations for face covering use in labs?Cloth face coverings may not be appropriate in some special work environments. Disposable face coverings should be worn in specific scenarios including but not limited to: clinical research with patients;some BSL2+ work that requires disposable lab coats (refer to APB…
Read full answer about Are there instances when disposable face coverings should be worn instead of cloth face coverings?No, a cloth face covering is intended to provide community protection and is not intended to provide the wearer respiratory protection from exposure to chemicals, biologicals, or other airborne hazards. Continue to perform work activities using appropriate safety controls such…
Read full answer about Will my face covering protect me from hazardous chemicals or biological materials?The warm, moist air in exhaled breath can cause water droplets to condense on glasses lenses, even if the face covering or mask is tight-fitting. Washing lenses with soap and water and drying with a soft cloth can prevent…
Read full answer about How do I prevent my prescription or safety glasses from fogging while wearing a face covering?For managers with employees who don’t have access to computers, please contact Heather Perry (hperry@stanford.edu) in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). A PowerPoint slide version of the COVID-19 Hygiene Best Practices training course can be made available in…
Read full answer about How can employees who do not have access to computers take the required COVID-19 Hygiene Best Practices training?Yes, you are allowed to wear a personally owned cloth face covering. There are several options for face coverings, as long as they cover the nose and mouth. Face coverings can be made of a variety of cloth materials, such…
Read full answer about Can I wear my own face covering?The COVID-19 Qualified Disaster Relief Program provides financial assistance to employees of Stanford University affected by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The program covers up to $1,000 of eligible necessary unreimbursed expenses incurred as a result of the federally declared emergency, and…
Read full answer about What is the COVID-19 Qualified Disaster Relief Program and who is eligible to apply?At this time, no researcher should be physically present in campus laboratories or research spaces except to conduct approved Essential Research Functions, defined as:maintenance required to preserve laboratory viability; certain clinical research per SOM Guidance for Clinical Trials and Clinical…
Read full answer about What research is considered critical during the “shelter in place”?Bechtel International Center has posted FAQ and is ready to assist individual students...
Read full answer about Where can I find information about international student and scholar concerns?If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed...
Read full answer about I’m worried about my overall well-being and prevention strategies. How can I manage stress during this time?