In general, workspaces should be free of obstructions. Employees must be able to safely carry out their experiments. Benches should be clean with no dirty lab mats or bench paper. Clutter must be kept to a minimum.
We consider what hazardous materials may be present in a room. If there are hazardous materials present, we then look at what kind of separation is possible. Discussions can be had with your lab safety specialist or start a conversation by reaching out to ucbcho@berkeley.edu.
