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1. Can I still submit Project Registration forms for review and approval? (March 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM)
Yes. The Research Safety Committee office is equipped to work remotely during limited business operations. Complete the Project Registration form as always (https://www.uab.edu/ehs/forms-guides-and-signs) and send this form along with a copy of the proposed methodology to
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2. Will I still receive Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Chemical Safety and Environmental Management Committee (CSEMC) or Radioisotope and Radiation Safety Committee (RRSC) approvals during this time of limited services? (March 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM)
Yes. All of the committees in Research Administration are equipped and prepared to meet at the same scheduled times utilizing online meeting applications.
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3. What should I do if I need to be on campus and in the lab? (March 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM)
When individuals need to be present in the laboratory, best practices for social distancing must be used, including staggering work times, working 6’ apart, and limiting interactions. However, no one should work alone. If that is unavoidable, work when there is someone in an office on the same hall. If someone is not in the lab with you under these extenuating circumstances, you should always let someone know where you are, how long you will be there, and when to expect your return (a virtual buddy system). Rave Guardian (https://www.uab.edu/emergency/rave-guardian) provides a possible solution.
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4. My children are not in school. Can I bring them to my lab with me? (March 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM)
Absolutely NO CHILDREN should be in laboratories at this time during limited business operations due to COVID-19.