New user? Download the form below and return it to Dr. Melissa Drignon at melissa.drignon@unlv.edu. All sessions are scheduled directly with Dr. Drignon, who provides training and works with new users until they become independent and comfortable using the instrument on their own. When applicable, please copy your PI on all communications related to training and instrument use.
Access & Safety
EMiL prioritizes the safety and security of all users within its facility. Access to the EMiL facility is regulated to ensure security measures are upheld.
Safety Protocols
At EMiL, safety is paramount. Training is provided to all users, ensuring they are equipped with essential safety procedures. UNLV users undergo comprehensive safety training, including online radiation safety and general lab chemical hygiene courses. External users receive detailed briefings on radiation risks and proper handling of hazardous materials.
The lab enforces a strict dress code, requiring users to wear long pants and fully enclosed shoes, and prohibits food and drinks to maintain a hazard-free environment. X-ray emission risks associated with electron microscopy are confined within the instruments themselves, and all three instruments at EMiL are certified X-ray safe by the State of Nevada.
The UNLV safety officers and the facility manager regularly review associated risks and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for user compliance. Inspections, including radiation assessments and lab inspections, are conducted regularly to ensure safety standards are upheld.
Best Practices
EMiL follows best practices in facility management, emphasizing stringent safety protocols, efficient instrument maintenance, and a clean working environment. All users strictly adhere to UNLV’s safety protocols, including online radiation certification and in-person chemical hygiene training. External users receive comprehensive briefings on radiation risks and lab hygiene best practices from the lab manager.
Location
Electron Microanalysis & Imaging Laboratory (EMiL)
Science and Engineering Building (SEB), Room 1119
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas NV 89154-4010
