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Clemson
University Electron Microscope Facility
User Policy for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2004
I.
CUBO 316S (IDO’S)/SCHEDULING SCOPE TIME
1. Everyone
entering the Facility will have on file a current inter-departmental
order form (CUBO 316). Please have the form faxed to 656-2466
attention Dayton Cash. This form must be in the EM Lab before
users can sign
up for scope time or obtain any supplies.
2. Users will only be allowed to sign up for one two hour slot of
time per day, with a maximum of 2 slots per week. You can sign up
in person or by phone, use 656-2465, with either Dayton or Donald.
3. Users will not be allowed to give their scope time to other users--if
you cannot use your time, you must cancel it.
4. If you have to cancel your time, you must do so 24 hours before
your scheduled time. If you fail to cancel by that time, you will be
charged for the time reserved.
5. The time slots you sign up for are to be used as scope time. If
you need to prepare samples before getting on the scope, do it ahead
of time. If you use your scope time to prepare samples, you will be
charged for the full reserved time.
6. If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, you will
be canceled and billed for the total reserved time.
7. Schedule your time wisely you will be charged for the full reserved time
even if
It is not fully utilized.
II. INSTRUCTION
1. The CU E.M. Lab is a
teaching facility. Each user will be instructed on how to use the
E.M. Lab
equipment she/he will need. Once initial
instruction is complete, the user will then be responsible for her/his
own work.
2. Only the E.M. staff is
authorized to train users. Students are not to teach anyone!
III. CHEMICAL
WAVERS
1. All users must
sign and return a waver concerning all the chemicals in the EM Lab.
Ask the staff about disposal and
handling of these
chemicals.
IV. CHARGES
1.
There will be a charge for all billable supplies used in the facility.
Charges will be billed to the user's department once
a month. Supplies
can only be obtained from the staff—do not open cabinets
or desks without prior permission from the staff. Please respect
our
system
and our privacy.
2. Users will be charged an hourly rate for scope time. Prevailing
rates may be obtained by calling 656-2465
V. AFTER
HOURS USE OF THE FACILITY
1.
Approved persons may use the facility after hours. Please see staff
concerning this policy so one may receive card access.
Access cards
are to be used by the owner and no one else. Be aware the security
cameras are operating at all times for your safety.
2. Everyone using the facility after 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday and on weekends must be on the computer file to enter.
Only persons
with valid cards are allowed access, no visitors allowed.
VI. PROBLEMS WITH THE EQUIPMENT
1. Problems involving
any of the equipment must be reported to the staff; this will help
ensure speedy repairs.
Please do not attempt
to repair equipment on your own.
2. Problems after hours: Turn equipment off or at least turn the
filament off. Leave a note on the machine for the lab personnel.
The E.M. Lab staff realizes that rules cannot be upheld all of the
time; therefore, exceptions can be made under reasonable circumstances.
The staff will determine what is and isn't reasonable.
Please let the staff know if you have any questions concerning these
policies. Also, please pay attention to all signs posted around the
lab. They apply to everyone.
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