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?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?The Department of Comparative Medicine, which oversees the Veterinary Service Center, has continuity plans in place to continue to provide routine care (food, water, sanitation, health checks) and routine veterinary care. The VSC is currently well stocked on essential items…
Read full answer about How will animal care proceed during “shelter in place”?Per the VSC, research labs must:Create a plan to manage research animal experiments and ongoing care in case of lab staffing or shortage supplies;Create an emergency contact list and provide to their Building Manager/DFA/Local Area Contact.Per the VSC, research labs should:Prioritize essential,…
Read full answer about What must research labs do to ensure the continued care of research animals?We are actively monitoring the situation on campus and in the community. Considerations include availability of campus-wide resources, levels of staffing, and other conditions on and around campus.If the situation worsens, the Stanford Administration may, in consultation with public health…
Read full answer about If research activities are curtailed, would we have enough notice?At this point you should not go to your lab without approval. You may arrange with your PI or lab manager to get permission to take notebooks, data storage devices, or computers to help you work remotely.Under no circumstances should…
Read full answer about What can I plan to take out of my lab?