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Donald R Dengel1, Nicholas G Evanoff1
1School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 19, 2020
Summary
Exercise science labs can reopen safely post-COVID-19 by implementing new protocols. This guide offers strategies for creating a secure environment for participants, staff, and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Laboratory Safety
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread closures of educational institutions and suspension of medical/laboratory testing.
- Exercise science laboratories in clinical, research, and educational settings paused operations.
- As the pandemic subsides, reopening these labs requires careful planning for safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide recommendations for exercise science laboratories on how to safely resume operations.
- To outline strategies for creating a secure environment for subjects, personnel, and equipment.
Main Methods:
- Review of public health guidelines related to infectious disease transmission.
- Development of practical safety protocols for laboratory settings.
- Consideration of specific needs for exercise science testing procedures.
Main Results:
- Establishment of a framework for safe laboratory reopening.
- Detailed suggestions for mitigating risks associated with COVID-19.
- Guidance on protecting participants, staff, and equipment.
Conclusions:
- Exercise science laboratories can implement measures to ensure safe reopening.
- Proactive safety planning is crucial for resuming testing activities.
- Adherence to recommended protocols will facilitate a secure return to laboratory work.
