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Access to KAUST University laboratories, workshops and other work areas housing hazardous materials or machinery is restricted to the relevant University faculty, staff, students, or other persons on official business.
Due to the potential hazards and liability issues, other persons (in particular children under the age of 16) are not permitted in hazardous work areas, with the exception of KAUST-sanctioned activity, e.g., tours, open houses, or other KAUST-related business as authorized by the Principal Investigator or laboratory manager. In these instances, all children under the age of 16 must be under careful and continuous supervision. If a Principal Investigator or laboratory manager authorizes visitors or children to enter a hazardous work area, then that Principal Investigator or laboratory manager
is responsible for the health and safety of those individuals.
There are potential risks associated with allowing access to labs and equipment by visiting scientists. These risks include theft or questions of ownership of intellectual property, bodily injury, and property damage. Departments should verify that all users of the lab have the required safety and health training and competence prior to allowing access to the lab and/or specialized equipment. It is the userʼs responsibility to have or obtain the appropriate training.
It is the responsibility of the center directors, Principal Investigators, and laboratory managers to ensure visiting scientists and other similar users have been properly trained and made aware of any potential health and physical hazards that may exist in their labs.
Please contact hse@kaust.edu.saif you have additional questions or require some assistance and support.
