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In general, masks fall broadly into two categories, those that prevent exhalation of particles and droplets but are not as good at preventing inhalation (surgical and cloth masks and neck gaiters fall into this category) and those that are meant to prevent inhalation of particles but may not be as good at preventing exhalation - especially if they have exhaust valves. This would include N95, N99, and P2.5 type respirators. | In general, masks fall broadly into two categories, those that prevent exhalation of particles and droplets but are not as good at preventing inhalation (surgical and cloth masks and neck gaiters fall into this category) and those that are meant to prevent inhalation of particles but may not be as good at preventing exhalation - especially if they have exhaust valves. This would include N95, N99, and P2.5 type respirators. | ||
While it would be ideal if everyone had a respirator, in order to protect members wearing the first kind of mask, vented respirators are NOT ALLOWED to be used unless the vents are sealed or covered by eg; putting a surgical mask over the respirator in a way that covers the valves. | |||
== Booking equipment == | == Booking equipment == | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 18 August 2020
NOTE: THIS IS AN IN PROGRESS DRAFT
What to do when you come to the lab!
FILL OUT THE CONTACT TRACING FORM
Please do not come to the lab if you are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a dry cough, fever, inability to taste or smell things properly, unusual fatigue, etc. You may find Ontario's self assessment resource helpful. [1]
On arriving at Hacklab and badging in, please fill out the contact tracing form, located on (the clipboard hanging from the announcements board?)
- This is a self reporting responsibility and is required for notification of exposure in the unfortunate event that someone unknowingly brings SARS-Cov2 into the lab.
- Please note your name, telephone number (or preferred contact method), as well as the date and time.
- Members are also strongly encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands. Soap and water works just as well as hand sanitizer.
Occupancy
The normal occupancy of HackLab is x humans. In line with provincial guidelines and to facilitate the possibility of maintaining physical distance while working on your projects, during this reopening period no more than a third of the regular occupancy or y humans may be in the lab at any time. Members may use the Telegram channel to check in on occupancy and to work around each other's schedules.
Washing equipment
TBD - What surfaces will we need to clean and how often? Should we have members clean equipment themselves before use since they can't be expected to trust that the last user cleaned surfaces on their way out? There was some mention of a cleaning service in the meeting?
PPE
HackLab is a confined space and aerosol transmission is a risk indoors, so wearing a mask in the lab is required when not having a quick snack or drinking - keeping physical distance from other members is not sufficient. While HackLab will strive to keep disposable PPE in the form of surgical masks on premises for use, members should try to bring their own masks and any other desired protective gear. Admission is prohibited without a mask, if no masks are available for use. Since disposable masks are consumables (you wear it, you keep it), members should chip in for their cost the same as they would for drinks from the fridge or 3D printing filament. Face shields for the purposes of preventing transmission are optional.
What kind of masks are acceptable
Surgical masks, cloth masks, neck gaiters and unvented respirators are allowed.
In general, masks fall broadly into two categories, those that prevent exhalation of particles and droplets but are not as good at preventing inhalation (surgical and cloth masks and neck gaiters fall into this category) and those that are meant to prevent inhalation of particles but may not be as good at preventing exhalation - especially if they have exhaust valves. This would include N95, N99, and P2.5 type respirators.
While it would be ideal if everyone had a respirator, in order to protect members wearing the first kind of mask, vented respirators are NOT ALLOWED to be used unless the vents are sealed or covered by eg; putting a surgical mask over the respirator in a way that covers the valves.
Booking equipment
TBD - Not sure what process we want here. We should probably link to an online scheduler that doesn't require users to be logged into any specific big tech platform however.
Additional Resources
For more information, please refer to the province's COVID-19 workplace prevention guidelines.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-coronavirus-and-workplace-health-and-safety [2]
The COVID-19 self assessment will help you determine if you should stay home.