Hi everyone,

The plastic-free folders finally arrived today so it’s time to start using the LEV Logs. I have organised the binders so the fume cupboard numbering is in order (starting from 1 continuing until 4). All you have to do as users is simply find the correct log you are using, and sign it. There should be information on the log itself for what each column means, what to know and what to sign, but I understand it can seem overwhelming at first – if you have any questions on them or if you want me to give you a rundown of the information, just let me know and we can either meet in the lab or in my office to go through it. Don’t worry about asking questions.

I will place these in the lab this afternoon. So far there are 2 – the blue is for the general clean lab, and the pink is for the ultra clean lab. Please do not swap them around, the correct logs need to be in the correct rooms.

Remember – you sign the log when you are using the fume cupboard to confirm it is safe to use. If you are worried it’s not, please let myself, Sophie, Ed or Lindsey know, and we will be able to have a look. You do not have to sign it every single time you use the same cupboard, just first thing in the day when you start your work. If you swap to a different cupboard, please sign it again.

I understand this will take some time to get used to, don’t worry if you make a mistake or sign the wrong log, it will happen! If you let me know, then I will be able to correct it or we can correct the info together. Just remember to sign.

Thanks again guys, let me know if you have any questions!

Many thanks,

Sofiya

PS – Last week I placed 3 new golden (special) pens in the general clean lab. They are all gone now and only the not-working ones remain. Don’t hoard the pens. Put them back in their spot once they’ve been used. They are good pens. Please don’t lose them. People today have asked me to bring new ones even though less than a week ago I brought new ones. Just put them back in their spot so everyone can use them when you’ve done.

Sofiya Valkova (hi/ei)

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Prifysgol Caerdydd

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Caerdydd CF10 3AT

Ffôn : +44 (0)29 2087 76647

Ebost: valkovas@caerdydd.ac.uk

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Sofiya Valkova (she/her)

Research Technician

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Cardiff University

Main Building, Park Place

Cardiff CF10 3AT

Phone: +44 (0)29 2087 76647

Email: valkovas@cardiff.ac.uk

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