HEEd Laboratory

The rules are anchored on the following principles that must be observed:

• Courtesy and respect to the faculty, laboratory technician, and fellow students.

• Food safety and sanitation practices, particularly Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Environmental awareness, protection, and conservation

• Resource management, including legal/ethical, prudent, optimum and wise use of resources

• Pursuit of excellence

1.  The use of equipment and appliances needs prior and approved request. Thus, secure properly filled-in laboratory forms and submit to the laboratory technician at least 24 hours before the activity.

2.  Bring and wear the prescribed apparel when using the laboratory, e.g. during food preparation, the prescribed ensemble: blouse or shirts, slacks or jeans, closed shoes, lab gown and full hairnet

3. Secure bags and personal belongings in a designated area. The department will not be held responsible for lost items.

4. Keep work area clean and neat during and after use.

5. Observe proper behavior in the laboratory.

6. Follow good manufacturing practice, HACCP methods.

7. Smoking is NOT allowed within the college premises, most especially inside the laboratory.

8. Avoid unnecessary noise especially during class hours.

9. Refrain from public display of affection.

10. NO equipment and utensils should be brought out of the laboratory without permission of the faculty-in-charge.

11. ALL breakage or losses shall be borne by the individual/s responsible and must be replaced as soon as possible within the current semester.

12. Food items for storage must be properly labelled (name of the food item, expiry date, name of requesting person/group, course, requested due date for storage). The requesting person/group is primarily responsible for retrieving and/or disposing stored food items. Expired food items or unused food items will be disposed accordingly.

13. Wash, drain, and dry ALL equipment and cooking utensils before returning them to the laboratory technician.

14. Turn off electric fans, lights, and other electric operated equipment, and close all faucets after use.

15. Check that ALL windows and doors are locked before leaving the premises.

16. Income generating and non-class activities are subject to rental charges.