 Eating, drinking, food storage, application of cosmetics, and handling of contact lenses in research laboratories is permitted only in approved, posted Clean Areas.
Designate a Clean Area: When required by space considerations, Clean Areas may be designated within lab areas containing desks, writing tables, or food refrigerators. The area must be:
- Physically separated from any laboratory work area by at least one meter, or by a substantial physical barrier such as a solid bookcase or an acrylic shield
- Approved by Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)
- Posted with a Clean Area sign
- Equipped with a waste receptacle for non-laboratory trash only
Protect Clean Areas from contamination by doing the following:
- Remove gloves and wash your hands after working with hazardous materials and before handling any papers or working in a Clean Area.
- Conduct routine laboratory surveys within and at the boundaries of Clean Areas to detect radioactive contamination.
Note: Clean Areas are not permitted in facilities where biosafety level 2+ or 3 work is conducted.
If you are a UCSD employee and have questions, contact an EH&S Research Assistance Program specialist.
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