Agrotunnel backup checklist:FAST

Safety Training Requirements[edit | edit source]

• Dr. Pearce Safety Lab Tour
• Worker Health & Safety Awareness
• WHMIS 2015 - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Laboratory Safety & Hazardous Waste Management

Personal protective equipment[edit | edit source]

PPE is to keep YOU safe so that you can keep doing what you want to do.

1. Safety glasses – always required
2. Lab coat
3. Gloves

SDS and other[edit | edit source]

We are not using any harsh chemicals for cleaning the Agrotunnel.

1. Appropriate SDS sheets should be viewed online.
2. We are using absolutely natural, safe and biodegradable cleaner.

Equipment Name[edit | edit source]

1. Operating at ICFAR
2. Agrotunnel
3. Vertical grow walls
4. Grow bins
5. Grow lights

Backup Checklist[edit | edit source]

Backup Procedure for Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel in Case of Illness[edit | edit source]

1. Immediate Action Upon Illness Notification[edit | edit source]

Notification:

• The affected individual must promptly inform the Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel supervisor and team members of their illness.
• Provide an estimated duration of absence and any pertinent details regarding ongoing tasks.

Handover:

• If feasible, the affected individual should prepare a brief handover document or email outlining:
  • The current status of their experiments.
  • Immediate tasks requiring attention.
  • The location of critical data and materials.

2. Task Coverage During Absence[edit | edit source]

Task Assignment:

• The Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel supervisor or designated team leader will reassign the tasks of the absent member based on the expertise and availability of other team members.

Daily Check-ins:

• Conduct daily briefings to review progress, address any issues, and ensure that all team members are aware of their additional responsibilities.

Critical Task Focus:

• Prioritize critical experiments and tasks to minimize disruption to ongoing research.
• Postpone non-essential work if necessary to maintain focus on high-priority activities.

3. Post-Absence Recovery[edit | edit source]

Debriefing:

• Conduct a debriefing session with the returning member to review actions taken in their absence.
• Update the Agrotunnel notebook and records with any new data or observations collected during the absence.

Feedback:

• Solicit feedback from the team regarding the effectiveness of the backup process.
• Identify any issues encountered and implement improvements to the backup plan accordingly.

4. Health and Safety Considerations[edit | edit source]

Illness Policy:

• Adhere to the Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel’s health and safety protocols regarding illness and return to work.
• Encourage affected individuals to remain at home until fully recovered to prevent the spread of illness within the Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel.

By implementing this comprehensive backup procedure, the Agrovoltaic Agrotunnel can ensure continuity of operations and maintain productivity during the absence of team members due to illness. This protocol will facilitate the effective management of tasks, data, and resources, thereby minimizing disruption to ongoing research activities.

5. Daily and Weekly Maintenance Checklist

All primary and backup team members are required to complete the tasks listed below either daily or on the specified days each week.

Daily Tasks
1	Inspecting the operation of equipment: lights, dehumidifier, heat pumps, data logger, etc.
2	Reviewing plants for consistent watering. Wall inspection.
3	Checking pH and EC (recording data).Adjusting water, pH, and EC.
4	Completing the tasks assigned before.
5	Strawberry picking.
6	Assigning tasks for the following day.
7	Cleaning the floor and the other surfaces.
8	Disposing the biowaste.
Weekly Tasks
Monday	Grow wall sanitation.
Tuesday	Planting.
Wednesday	Planting (if needed).
Thursday	Harvesting.
Friday	Harvesting (if needed). Refilling the water reservoirs up to maximum capacity. Using the dehumidifier's water until the tank is less than one-third full. Checking all the suppliesː coco coir, nutrients, seeds, paper towels, cleaning materials, etc, and reordering as needed. Counting the total number of pots mounted on the walls and recording the updated numbers. Disposing the garbage. Assigning tasks for the following week.