Code of Conduct, Health and Safety
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Treat everyone in the lab with respect, courtesy, consideration and dignity, regardless of gender, religion, race, sexuality or disability. You are accountable for your actions and inactions while in the lab.
Honesty – We support open, transparent and respectful communication. This is the space where diverse ideas and perspectives can be expressed and debated to our strong commitment to the principles of academic freedom and freedom of speech and ethical decision-making.
Trust – We trust users to keep the lab, equipment, and everyone in its proper place and condition.
Accountability – You take ownership and responsibility of all your actions and inactions within your control while in the lab.
Fairness – where you must be impartial and consistent, do not monopolize all the equipment and its time, ensuring equal access to opportunities, resources, and information. Prevent favoritism or unlawful discrimination.
Consequences for Breaches: Failure to comply with lab rules may result in disciplinary action, including revocation of lab access privileges, subject to review by the SABE Professional Team.
Health and Safety Incidents: Report any health or safety issues as soon as it is safe to do so. If necessary, evacuate the lab and contact the First Aid and Emergency numbers posted behind the lab door.
Emergency Protocols: Familiarize yourself with lab emergency procedures, including where to locate exits, first-aid kits, and emergency shut-off points.
EXAMPLES OF CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE LABORATORY
1. Honesty
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns immediately
- Present authentic work that reflects your own understanding and effort
- Provide accurate feedback on laboratory experiences and teaching effectiveness
- Maintain transparency in project development and collaboration
- Accurately document all experimental procedures, data collection, and results
- Acknowledge sources of code, designs, and intellectual property
2. Fairness
- Share laboratory equipment and workspace equitably
- Distribute teaching assistance and support without bias
- Follow established booking procedures for specialized equipment
- Ensure equal participation opportunities in group projects
- Accommodate diverse learning styles and accessibility needs
- Maintain consistent evaluation criteria for all students
3. Trust
- Maintain confidentiality of research projects when required
- Use laboratory resources only for authorized purposes
- Follow through on commitments to team members and instructors
- Handle sensitive research data and intellectual property responsibly
- Respect shared workspace and equipment arrangements
- Honor time commitments for project work and group activities
4. Accountability
- Complete required safety training before using equipment
- Follow proper shutdown procedures for all devices
- Report security breaches or unauthorized access attempts
- Clean and maintain workspace after use
- Return borrowed equipment in proper condition
- Use sustainable practices in material consumption
5. Respect
- Maintain a quiet, professional atmosphere conducive to learning
- Consider others when using shared spaces or resources
- Handle equipment with care and following proper protocols
- Value diverse perspectives in technical discussions
- Communicate professionally in all laboratory interactions
- Support peers in their learning journey
