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Induction
Every student or member of staff must undergo a lab induction as required by divisional policy on health and safety. There are no exceptions to this rule, and it applies regardless of whether you are testing only in one booth, only the anechoic chamber, or only the ICL. The induction takes around 30-45 minutes and is usually delivered in-person. During this induction, you will discuss the following important points:
- Working hours appropriate for your level (undergraduate/master/PhD/staff/non-UCL personnel);
- Access codes to the lab and key safe combinations as relevant, as well as relevant passwords;
- Your responsibilities regarding your participants;
- Your responsibilities regarding consumables and equipment;
- Emergency procedures, including calling 222;
- Making bookings on the booking system;
- Appropriate 'on-the-day' procedures for testing;
- Any other 'special' procedures, e.g., COVID-19 precautions, changes in systems, etc.
Your PI should email the lab manager to set up an induction and introduce the student, and provide background information on what they will need. If requested, students can also email the lab manager directly, at g.maegherman@ucl.ac.uk.
Working Hours
Normal Working Hours for the Chandler House research laboratories are defined as follows:
- Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00*
- Saturday 11:00 to 17:00†
- Sunday Closed
* Undergraduates and visitors may only use the lab on weekdays during the times above.
† Testing on Saturdays, by taught students, is subject to approval by their supervisor and appropriate supervision.
Any time outside those above will be classed as outside of normal working hours.
On weekdays, Monday to Friday it is also possible for staff and PhD students to access the lab between 17:00 and 19:00 without special arrangements provided there is another person with you. That person must hold a valid UCL ID and must have completed safety induction for Chandler House. On weekdays it is also possible for taught masters access the lab between 17:00 and 19:00 without special arrangements provided they are accompanied by another person. That person must hold a valid UCL ID and must have completed safety induction for Chandler House. Taught masters students may test on a Saturday with prior approval from their supervisor and the laboratory manager.
More information is available on the wiki (requires UCL login)