In providing this document the BSU Aquatic Facilities commits to the following….
• To process and return the study request form in a timely manner, we aim to return all SRF's within 5-7 working days following submission to the department.
• To arrange a meeting to discuss all requirements and finalise the study request forms in good time and, where possible at least a month before the commencement of any study.
• To provide, support and assistance to all studies.
• To provide staff, equipment, space, and resources as appropriate to the study as agreed upon within the study request form.
• To provide advice and guidance on home office and other licensing as required.
• To provide advice where required on experimental design and/or husbandry requirements.
In signing this document the User agrees to the following.
• To have submitted the study request form in a timely manner (ideally 1-2 months) prior to the commencement of any work involving live animals. Embryonic study requests and space booking requests will be considered two weeks prior to the commencement of the study.
• To complete an ARC induction in a timely manner before the study commences.
• To adhere to all home office licensing where appropriate.
• To adhere to BSU Aquatic Facilities policy on labelling. Repeated remiss of labelling requirements could result in a temporary suspension of ARC access until a meeting is held between BSU Aquatic Facilities management, researcher, and supervisor.
• To respect other users and all BSU Aquatic Facilities equipment. To return all used equipment to its place of origin.
• To appropriately store and label all equipment and apparatus at the end of the study and/or during any down periods.
• To provide relevant H&S documents to the BSU Aquatic Facilities unit.
• To update the University of Exeter Training Database for all licensed protocols for which training has been received.
• Ensure that all embryos are terminated prior to independent feeding. Repeated remiss of embryo termination requirements could result in the temporary suspension of BSU Aquatic Facilities access until a meeting is held between BSU Aquatic Facilities management, researcher, and supervisor.