[labnetwork] Question regarding Headphones / Earphones use

[Luciani, Vincent]

Good Morning Guy,

We used to see the same thing that John (Illinois) described.  It was a problem.

We pondered this issue quite a bit.  We settled on allowing a single ear piece and you can use it for whatever you want.  We have a few people that want to use noise cancellation headphones (with no piped in music of course) and, after testing, they are also allowed.  Otherwise, no headphones or dual ear buds are allowed.  Cheating is discouraged by the consequences of getting caught.  The policy works for us and is well received by our users.

Good Luck,
Vince

Vincent K. Luciani
NanoFab Manager
Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology<http://www.cnst.nist.gov/>
National Institute of Standards and Technology
100 Bureau Drive, MS 6201
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6200 USA
+1-301-975-2886


From: labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu [mailto:labnetwork-bounces at mtl.mit.edu] On Behalf Of Lavallee, Guy P.
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 10:04 AM
To: labnetwork at mtl.mit.edu
Subject: [labnetwork] Question regarding Headphones / Earphones use

Hi Everyone,
   We are in the process of reviewing our safety policy as it regards to the use of headphones / earphones in our facility.  Our current policy restricts the use of headphones / earphones in the facility however we do allow cell phones use.  This policy was mainly targeted to prevent users from listening to music while they are working as it can be a significant distraction and can lead to potential accidents.   Since we allow cell phones and the earphones are used for talking on the phone users are asking us to allow them but if we do it would be difficult for the staff to oversee the policy without checking up on every user who is wearing the earphones for use with the cell phone to ensure they aren't listening to music.  I would be interested in seeing what policies other facilities have in regards to this issue.

Thanks,
Guy Lavallee


Penn State University's Nanofabrication Laboratory
Lead Etch and Facilities Engineer
Materials Research Institute
N-105 Millennium Science Complex (MSC Bldg)
University Park, PA 16802
Email: gpl107 at psu.edu<mailto:gpl107 at psu.edu>
Phone: 814-865-9339
Cell: 814-777-0719

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