FIU Safety: Paws and Think Before You Act!Nicole McFarland (Manager @ FIU GFJC)
Safety Shout Out
This month’s Safety Shout Out goes to Sandra Gonzalez, the Senior Laboratory Technician for the FIU Department of Biology. Sandra oversees the operations of numerous teaching laboratory sections in the OE and CP buildings, playing a crucial role in ensuring that all labs are conducted safely and comply with all safety rules and regulations. Sandra is also responsible for training the student assistants who work in the biology stockroom. Her training includes teaching students how to prepare chemical and biochemical reagents, set up and restock labs, and properly collect and dispose of hazardous waste. Sandra maintains a high standard of safety in the teaching laboratories while ensuring efficient use of operational resources and implementing measures to reduce environmental impact. These principles are the foundation of her management of the biology stockroom. Sandra consistently interacts with teaching lab instructors to raise awareness of potential risks within the laboratories and proactively address safety violations. She greatly enjoys her job and is always ready to assist her colleagues, students, and instructors. Thank you, Sandra, for being a champion for safety! To nominate a fellow Panther, click the "Nominate" button below.
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