Yes, in compliance with County guidance, face coverings are required indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings are also strongly recommended when at crowded outdoor events where physical distancing is difficult. For more information about masking guidelines, visit Health…
Read full answer about Our cubicles are next to each other, should we keep masks on?Effective August 2 at midnight, all Stanford employees, students and visitors – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status – will be required to wear face coverings while indoors on campus. This decision is based on guidance from the Santa…
Read full answer about When do I need to wear a face covering or practice social distancing when working at or visiting a Stanford location?Like other personal clothing items, face coverings should be laundered regularly. If a face covering is soiled with hazardous chemicals, biological materials, or radioactive isotopes, immediately: Remove the face covering;Rinse face and other possibly contaminated body parts in the safety…
Read full answer about What should I do if I get something on my face covering?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?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…
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