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Facilities Access
Facility access is limited to active users and is controlled by card access.
To obtain facility access, individuals must:
- Possess a current Western One Card.
- Be on an approved Animal Use Protocol.
- Complete required animal handling courses as outlined by the Institutional Animal User Training Program.
- Complete and submit an access request form.
For more information regarding access and facility orientation, please contact acvs@uwo.ca.
Security Card Use
All personnel must have and display their own valid security card. Individuals not in possession of a valid security card may be asked to leave the facility. Individuals who lend/borrow cards risk having their privileges revoked permanently.
Visitors are not permitted without prior approval from facility leadership. All visitors must sign 'in' and 'out' at the main desk and must be accompanied by an approved staff member or designate at all times. Visitors may be asked for photo identification upon entering the facility.
Supervisors are responsible for notifying facilities staff when individuals leave Western, or no longer require facility access.
Appropriate Dress
Dress requirements vary by facility and are dependent on the health status and species of the area. All users must adhere to the dress requirements.
Conventional Housing Facilities
- Street clothes are acceptable for entry into conventional units
- Closed-toed shoes
- Long pants
- A lab coat is required in the animal housing rooms
Rodent Barriers
- Facility designated closed toed shoes
- Facility designated clothes (scrubs are provided)
- No contact with other rodents or rodent housing areas prior to entry to help prevent the transmission of unwanted agents into the barrier units.
- Shower in required if other rodent areas have been previously entered.
Breach of this policy will result in immediate cancellation of access.
If you have questions regarding order of entry for our facilities, please contact acvs@uwo.ca.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about managed facility access, contact acvs@uwo.ca.