COVID Information

Announcements

Summer Notice: Kyle will be going on paternity leave sometime around mid to late July for 4-6 weeks. There will be no training available during this time so all training must be done prior to this leave if you want to use AMSEC. No student-led training will be allowed as per normal policy.

LAB CLOSURES: None at the moment.

Lab Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. No persons are to occupy the lab outside these hours. No persons can occupy the lab if there is not an AMSEC designated site supervisor available.

Training Availability*: Kyle will be on campus on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week. There will still be a site supervisor for Wednesday and Friday, but no training will take place those days. Kyle will still be available for remote assistance.

*Ensure that you allow at least two weeks notice when attempting to get training. Also, provide your availability when applying for training.

Building Access: Kyle can let users in on the days he is here, but Wednesday and Fridays, there will be no building admits.

Steps to gain access to AMSEC during COVID

If you do not have a FOM account, you must first create one. Ensure you become familiar with FOM operation on a computer as well as your phone.

  • Read the AMSEC Summer Plan - This document contains the plan for AMSEC to reopen to summer research activities. We have drafted the document to gain back as much of our previous abilities while keeping all the facility users as safe as possible. This is required knowledge. You will be quizzed on this information prior to being allowed to use the labs or equipment.
  • Become familiar with the AMSEC COVID Lab Layout All users must follow the marked floor path. Only one person can occupy the walking path or the instrument operating sections at a time. 
  • Read Western's COVID-19 Prevention in the Workplace
  • Watch the video on proper glove use on YouTube

Current Users

Equipment Restrictions:

  • The TGA-FTIR and HP-DSC must be scheduled with me since they are in special locations that require making sure there are no conflicts with nearby equipment.
  • The XPS will only be operated by me. You must email me to arrange sample drop-off and preparation requirements.
  • The Denton is on a restricted use status as well. Email me if you have concerns.

There can be NO USE of the lab unless an AMSEC designated supervisor is there. This means that no weekend or after hour use can occur. Equipment can be left to run after hours, but no persons can occupy the lab after hours. 

Equipment Use and Building Access

Lab use requirements:

  • All use of the labs require a reservation on FOM. No users can be in the lab without a reservation on FOM without the lab manager's permission. Email the lab manager for information.
  • All equipment reservations must be made at least 15 hours in advance. This is enforced by FOM. Exceptions will be made at the lab manager's discretion.

Building Access:

Your research advisor can request a building key from Facilities Management for your group to use. The current site supervisor can also let you in, but this isn't as reliable since they may not get the notification right away. You can email in advance to ensure you are let in on time. The southwest door to the building is often unlocked during the quarter.

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