All laboratories are equipped with eye washes and showers. Safety regulations are posted in each lab, in addition to information on chemical and fire emergency procedures. Laboratories and other facilities in Dana Science Building are closed to students between 12 Midnight and 6 am. Students working in the building from 6 pm to 12 midnight or on weekend days must be accompanied by least one other person. Students participating in field trips, or on independent or group field projects will be trained in general field safety and will be given specific safety information for the environment in which they are working.
Mobile phones are available to take in the field for use in emergency situations.
B. Animal care and use All use of living vertebrates at Davidson College must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. This includes animal use in research, in classroom laboratories, and in the field. All faculty, staff and students responsible for the care of vertebrate animals must attend the training programs on animal care and use. These training programs will be organized and taught by Amy Becton, Research Assistant. Faculty, staff and students responsible for the care and use of vertebrate animals must familiarize themselves with the appropriate guidelines for their work with animals, as well as the policies and standard operating procedures of Davidson College.