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Academic Ethics for Faculty

■ The university's "Implementation Plan for Faculty Academic Ethics"

Newly appointed faculty members are required to complete at least two hours of academic ethics training within one year of employment.
Current faculty members must complete at least two hours of academic ethics training within a three-year period.

■ Website Link

  1. Teaching and Learning Development and Resources Center → On-Campus Activities → Academic Ethics Courses
  2. Taiwan Academic Ethics Education Resource Center→Register Account→Download Certificate
    Afterward, log in to the university's Teaching Portfolio System to record your training hours. Please make sure to upload the digital copy of your certificate as proof.

■ Guidelines for Applying for NSTC-Funded Research Projects

Laboratory Safety

I. Safety Rules for Teaching Laboratories

  1. All personnel must wear safety goggles during experiments.
  2. The laboratory is equipped with a first aid kit, shower head, fire extinguishers, and fire sand. Personnel should understand how to use these items.
  3. In case of an accident, immediately notify the teaching assistant or responsible professor and provide aid to the injured person.
  4. Experiments must not be conducted without the approval of the responsible professor.
  5. All chemical containers must be clearly labeled. Check the labels before using any chemicals. Regulated chemicals and equipment must be locked up.
  6. Avoid skin contact with chemicals. If contact occurs, wash immediately. Avoid inhaling solvent vapors.
  7. Use safety containers for transporting large bottles of strong acids and bases.
  8. Organic waste should not be disposed of in sinks. Collect it in waste bottles for centralized disposal.
  9. Use safety bulbs to aspirate solutions. Do not use your mouth.
  10. Do not handle flammable chemicals near open flames.
  11. Understand the properties and usage of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and instruments.
  12. When inserting glass tubes into rubber stoppers, lubricate with glycerin or another lubricant, cover with a towel, and insert slowly.
  13. Avoid heating glassware directly with flames. Use asbestos wire mesh to prevent local overheating and glass breakage.
  14. Do not use broken glassware. Clean up broken glass immediately and do not discard it in sinks.
  15. Do not heat sealed glass containers.
  16. Do not use thermometers as stirrers. Collect any spilled mercury from broken thermometers.
  17. Light the Bunsen burner before opening the gas valve.
  18. Do not make loud noises or engage in unnecessary conversation in the laboratory.
  19. Keep laboratory benches and chemical storage areas clean. Use chemicals in moderation and immediately cover bottles after use. Clean up any spills. Do not take chemical containers to the lab benches.
  20. No food, drinks, or smoking is allowed in the laboratory.
  21. Only authorized personnel should enter the laboratory.
  22. Clean used equipment and materials, turn off gas, water, and electrical switches, clean the workbench, and lock storage cabinets before leaving the laboratory.

II. Safety Rules for Research Laboratories

1. Working Hours:
(1) Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(2) Outside these hours, do not conduct research alone unless there are others nearby. In case of an emergency, contact for support immediately.

2. Chemicals:
All chemicals in the laboratory must be labeled with:
(1) The chemical name
(2) Hazards, flammability, or toxicity
(3)For newly prepared chemicals, include the new manufacturing name and date.
Non-compliance will result in confiscation by safety inspectors, and any losses will be the responsibility of the individual.

3. Equipment:
Read the operation manual thoroughly before using any equipment. Do not operate unfamiliar equipment to avoid accidents.

4. Fire Safety:
Each student must know the locations and use of fire extinguishers and emergency call number 119.

5. Laboratory Safety Requirements:
(1) Floor: The floor must be dry, free from oil, and uncluttered.
(2) Benches: Used equipment should not be left out long-term; non-experimental items should not be on the benches.
(3) Chemicals: Store chemicals properly, separate acids and bases. Do not store solvents in direct sunlight. Store chemicals with strong odors or toxicity appropriately.
(4) Equipment: Operate, record, and store equipment properly.
(5) Hazardous Experiments: Place warning signs outside the door for hazardous or odorous experiments. Perform these experiments in fume hoods and avoid spills.
(6) Fume Hoods: When in use, keep the sash no lower than five centimeters and no higher than shoulder height.
(7) Gas Cylinders: Securely chain gas cylinders, with the height between two-thirds and half of the cylinder height, and do not leave wrenches on cylinder valves. Mark the type of gas.
(8) Warning Signs: Display appropriate warnings for experimental conditions and hazardous materials.
(9) Safety Equipment Inspection: Check fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eyewash stations, and emergency ladders.
(10) Waste Disposal: Ensure proper handling of waste.
(11) Storage: Do not place private or waste items in the corridor without department approval.