In addition to the ACS webinar that’s been previously mentioned, I think that this guide from Cushman & Wakefield is useful:

 

https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights/covid-19/recovery-readiness-a-how-to-guide-for-reopening-your-workplace

 

It’s not specific to laboratories, but many of the steps it outlines are applicable across industries.

 

As for cloth masks in labs, I do agree that they could become contaminated by materials in the lab. However, I don’t think that the potential is necessarily any greater than what already exists for researchers’ clothing. The potential for masks to be contaminated by the wearer is not something that’s unique to a lab setting. I expect State and local authorities to consult with public health experts and properly account for that as they formulate guidance on new work practices to be implemented as safer-at-home orders are scaled back and, eventually, lifted. It’s those guidelines that I suspect will drive the practices that our individual institutions adopt.

 

Chris

 

 

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Christopher M. Kolodziej, Ph.D.
Chemical Hygiene Officer

UCLA Environment, Health & Safety | Chemical Safety

 

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