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Science Laboratory Safety - within The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology


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As announced on Kean's  Return to Campus website, the Spring semester will begin as scheduled on January 19, and all classes will be delivered remotely for the first four weeks of the semester.  Check there for the latest information.

 Safety in this time of COVID-19 in Kean's CSMT Science Laboratories


During this time of COVID-19 and the "new normal",  the Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physics Laboratories have of course had to make adjustments as to how classes are run, as have other classes on campus. Students taking science lab classes will find precautions in place such as reduced room capacity arrangements and 'do not sit here' stickers for social distancing etc....   On this web page you will also find safety documents and protocols for your review for each of those areas.   Students will receive directions from their instructors regarding reading and acknowledgement of these documents.

Photo of Pandemic sign outside of Chemistry Lab  saying masks are required and social distancing must be observed
Stay Safe Instruction signs like this one are posted outside of the Biological Science Labs and Chemistry/Physics Labs which will be in use.

 

 

Photo of pandemic related sticker placed on lab table alerting individuals to not sit there - to stay six feet apart
Cougar Care Social Distancing stickers alerting students to not sit in certain locations - to maintain  6 feet social distancing will be found inside the Biological Sciences Labs and Chemistry/Physics Labs which will be in use.

 


Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
Specific Science Laboratories Safety Documents

   

Biological Sciences

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Biology Laboratory Safety During the Covid-19 Era  (PDF)     

Students in these courses need to review this document and complete a quiz of understanding.



Basic Biological Laboratory Safety Guidelines:

 If you are taking one or more of the varied biological science classes you will find the laboratory safety guidelines that pertain to your specific course in your lab manual/class syllabus.  You are responsible for reading/reviewing those safety guidelines for each course and bringing your signed agreement form to your instructor when you first meet in person.


 

Chemistry/Physics

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Kean Chemistry and Physics Laboratory Safety During Covid-19

 Students taking Chemistry and Physics courses need to review this document.
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Kean University Chemistry Laboratory Safety Rules and Agreement Form (PDF)
Students need to read this document and then sign it and bring it to your instructor the first day you meet with them.

 



Other General Safety Information - Kean  and OSHA

Kean University Emergency Management - Quick Reference Guide - this document covers emergencies, such as weather,  bomb threats, active shooters other emergencies which may occur on our campus.

OSHA   COVID-19 - this is United States Department of Labor  - Occupational Safety and Health Administration information