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Cleaning around active research, with clear boundaries for instruments, bench work, waste handling and safety.

A woman in a hairnet, white coverall, goggles and blue gloves crouches to wipe the base of a lab bench with a white cloth.

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Cleaning boundaries around active research

Agree on which benches, equipment, and materials cleaning staff may touch. Record the boundaries and the contact who can authorize changes.

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    Review biosafety requirements with the site safety team. Confirm authorized areas, training, PPE, waste boundaries, and spill escalation.

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    Cleaning near sensitive lab instruments

    Check manufacturer restrictions before cleaning near analytical equipment. Agree on products, tools, access boundaries, and timing with lab staff.

  • A woman in goggles, a navy coat and a blue glove wipes the bench around a microscope's base with a white cloth.
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  • A blue-gloved hand at the end of a white sleeve wipes the edge of a stainless lab bench, pipettes and instruments beyond.

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