AW: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
In German-speaking Austria we have the advantage not to understand every word of the songs. So it can happen, that we sing out loud lyrics, that we never took in mouth in our mothertounge. Sometimes funny, and sometimes much less stress. xD Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von Kim Donadio Gesendet: Donnerstag, 19. Jänner 2012 01:53 An: Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) Cc: Histonet Betreff: Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory I agree with what you say Andi. Music is a great stress reliever as well. Ive always let the group decide if they are all willing to tolerate other kinds of music to be fair. I always ask them to try to keep it clean. Don't want to offend With that being said. I myself have had to tone it down because I love me some disco music:). Yes, ring my bell and shake your groove thing lol Without further silliness. Music is great in the lab if you can get the people to agree on compromise.if you have someone you know is very strict and you know Katy perrys I kissed a girl song is going to send them over the edge. Don't do it. Let them use headphones. Because you wouldn't want someone claiming harassment. Kim D On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu wrote: Good Morning all, I have worked in labs where music was played and loved it. Music keeps you going all morning and even in the mid-afternoon when you hit that slump time. If it is not inappropriate music or loud enough to be distracting when someone comes in with a question or when the phone rings I don't think it is a problem. One of my pathologists always listened to conservative talk radio and turned me on to it so being as how I'm lucky to usually be the only one in my lab I've become a talk radio junkie when I'm not listening to a novel on my iPod. Andi (I love my lab!) Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Louise Renton Bone Research Unit University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 717 2298 (tel fax) 073 5574456 (emergencies only) Question: Are rhinos overweight unicorns? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
AW: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
It would be fine, if there could be found a compromise. We have the radio on during cutting time, but it is quiet enough not to overblow work. And in the minutes nobody talks it is quite amousing to listen daily infos and music. And yes, also for me it would be a pain to listen to hard music at work all the time. On the other hand, a pathologist in our department loves classic music at the microscope. - that's also too much for me. ;) Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von tracz...@aol.com Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. Jänner 2012 03:37 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I have always allowed music to play at work usually left on a radio station since it will keep us updated on the day's information and leave the more offensive language out. I bought the department a system that will play cd and iPods'. The only rule is while playing our iPods', the songs with the strong language must be skipped. Tom Podawiltz, HT (ASCP) Histology Section Head/Laboratory Safety Officer LRGHealthcare 603-524-3211 ext: 3220 From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Gudrun Lang [gu.l...@gmx.at] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 5:12 AM To: tracz...@aol.com Cc: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: AW: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory It would be fine, if there could be found a compromise. We have the radio on during cutting time, but it is quiet enough not to overblow work. And in the minutes nobody talks it is quite amousing to listen daily infos and music. And yes, also for me it would be a pain to listen to hard music at work all the time. On the other hand, a pathologist in our department loves classic music at the microscope. - that's also too much for me. ;) Gudrun -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] Im Auftrag von tracz...@aol.com Gesendet: Mittwoch, 18. Jänner 2012 03:37 An: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Betreff: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet THIS MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL. This e-mail message and any attachments are proprietary and confidential information intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not print,distribute, or copy this message or any attachments. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message and any attachments from your computer. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of LRGHealthcare. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I could not work with out music. Nothing like cutting to the rhythm of good music. I have it on all the time or I would go nuts and probably fall asleep. I set my radio to one radio station. I am the Chief Cook and bottle washer so no one to bother with the music. If someone wants to play hard core obscene music let them put it on their Ipod so not everyone can here it. I would make a rule that they have to be able to hear if someone is talking to them. Karen Heckford HT ASCP CE Lead Histology Technician St. Mary's Medical Center 450 Stanyan St. San Francisco, Ca. 94117 415-668-1000 ext. 6167Caution: This email message, including all content and attachments, is CONFIDENTIAL and may be of a nature that is LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. The information contained in this email message is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you have received this document in error. Any further review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by reply email. Thank you. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of tracz...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
Hi All, Our lab is governed by hospital regulations that no headphones or earbuds be worn at anytime. This is considered a safety issue. We do have policies governing codes for behavior such as dress, hygiene, innappropriate computer use such as streaming music or social media but music is something they allow idividual departments to dictate. Our lab has decided to allow desk top radios to be played. I have a few techs that like to listen to talk radio or music so they each have their individual radios set so low that only they can hear it. I think if everyone had their own radio it would be insane but a couple is not too bad. If it were to become distracting or a nusance, I would ban them completely. We are not in a patient traffic area but we do get a lot of outside visitors walking thru such as Resident's interviewing or clinicians. One must always consider patient care first and foremost and if music is offensive to you because of language then it probably is offensive to others as well. I think you should never have to endure music that is offensive in anyway. Jazz makes me crazy. My question to you would be, do you have a policy that stating that music is allowed? Best of luck to you. Christie From: tracz...@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:04 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I am lucky enough to work in a closed lab setting so we can play whatever, until the boss comes in (she can't concentrate with music on). If I couldn't listen to something while sectioning, I think I might die of boredom. But forcing other people to listen to your music is never good, even when you're with friends. If everyone doesn't like it, pick something that everyone does like. I suggest radiolab--it's a fun podcast where you can actually learn something new about science while enjoying yourself. Plus it it doesn't have politics! My favorite episode is Lost and Found, it's the first one I heard, and I love it. But I suggest you start with Oops, that one was amazing. http://www.radiolab.org/ Any other podcasts that are science related and fun? (No politics please!) Emily The whole point of this country is if you want to eat garbage, balloon up to 600 pounds and die of a heart attack at 43, you can! You are free to do so. To me, that’s beautiful. --Ron Swanson On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:20 AM, CHRISTIE GOWAN christiego...@msn.comwrote: Hi All, Our lab is governed by hospital regulations that no headphones or earbuds be worn at anytime. This is considered a safety issue. We do have policies governing codes for behavior such as dress, hygiene, innappropriate computer use such as streaming music or social media but music is something they allow idividual departments to dictate. Our lab has decided to allow desk top radios to be played. I have a few techs that like to listen to talk radio or music so they each have their individual radios set so low that only they can hear it. I think if everyone had their own radio it would be insane but a couple is not too bad. If it were to become distracting or a nusance, I would ban them completely. We are not in a patient traffic area but we do get a lot of outside visitors walking thru such as Resident's interviewing or clinicians. One must always consider patient care first and foremost and if music is offensive to you because of language then it probably is offensive to others as well. I think you should never have to endure music that is offensive in anyway. Jazz makes me crazy. My question to you would be, do you have a policy that stating that music is allowed? Best of luck to you. Christie From: tracz...@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:04 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
Regarding the offensive language, many institutions have policies that address the use of inappropriate language. You may find it in something like a Workplace Harassment/Violence policy. We too do not permit ear buds or headphones for the same reason. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of CHRISTIE GOWAN Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:21 AM To: tracz...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Hi All, Our lab is governed by hospital regulations that no headphones or earbuds be worn at anytime. This is considered a safety issue. We do have policies governing codes for behavior such as dress, hygiene, innappropriate computer use such as streaming music or social media but music is something they allow idividual departments to dictate. Our lab has decided to allow desk top radios to be played. I have a few techs that like to listen to talk radio or music so they each have their individual radios set so low that only they can hear it. I think if everyone had their own radio it would be insane but a couple is not too bad. If it were to become distracting or a nusance, I would ban them completely. We are not in a patient traffic area but we do get a lot of outside visitors walking thru such as Resident's interviewing or clinicians. One must always consider patient care first and foremost and if music is offensive to you because of language then it probably is offensive to others as well. I think you should never have to endure music that is offensive in anyway. Jazz makes me crazy. My question to you would be, do you have a policy that stating that music is allowed? Best of luck to you. Christie From: tracz...@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:04 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
Our policy is that if a radio station is to be played in the lab, the choice has to be a unanimous one of everyone working in the lab, it cannot be talk radio (prone to political leanings), it has to play appropriate music for work setting, and it has to be turned down low enough to almost not be audible. Personal iPods with only ONE earbud used is preferable to a room radio station. Jan Shivers On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Rathborne, Toni trathbo...@somerset-healthcare.com wrote: Regarding the offensive language, many institutions have policies that address the use of inappropriate language. You may find it in something like a Workplace Harassment/Violence policy. We too do not permit ear buds or headphones for the same reason. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of CHRISTIE GOWAN Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:21 AM To: tracz...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Hi All, Our lab is governed by hospital regulations that no headphones or earbuds be worn at anytime. This is considered a safety issue. We do have policies governing codes for behavior such as dress, hygiene, innappropriate computer use such as streaming music or social media but music is something they allow idividual departments to dictate. Our lab has decided to allow desk top radios to be played. I have a few techs that like to listen to talk radio or music so they each have their individual radios set so low that only they can hear it. I think if everyone had their own radio it would be insane but a couple is not too bad. If it were to become distracting or a nusance, I would ban them completely. We are not in a patient traffic area but we do get a lot of outside visitors walking thru such as Resident's interviewing or clinicians. One must always consider patient care first and foremost and if music is offensive to you because of language then it probably is offensive to others as well. I think you should never have to endure music that is offensive in anyway. Jazz makes me crazy. My question to you would be, do you have a policy that stating that music is allowed? Best of luck to you. Christie From: tracz...@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:04 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error by e-mail or you may call Somerset Medical Center's computer Help Desk at 908-685-2200, ext. 4050. Be sure to visit Somerset Medical Center's Web site - www.somersetmedicalcenter.com - for the most up-to-date news, event listings, health information and more. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
Good Morning all, I have worked in labs where music was played and loved it. Music keeps you going all morning and even in the mid-afternoon when you hit that slump time. If it is not inappropriate music or loud enough to be distracting when someone comes in with a question or when the phone rings I don't think it is a problem. One of my pathologists always listened to conservative talk radio and turned me on to it so being as how I'm lucky to usually be the only one in my lab I've become a talk radio junkie when I'm not listening to a novel on my iPod. Andi (I love my lab!) Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Louise Renton Bone Research Unit University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 717 2298 (tel fax) 073 5574456 (emergencies only) Question: Are rhinos overweight unicorns? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I got a pair of Bose speakers for the lab - I like to listen to quality sound while I work and we bring in ipods, phones, whatever. But, everyone has the option of nixing any music selection at any time or opting for no music. Depends on the mood of the lab on any particular day. Tresa -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of tracz...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I suppose naughty words have appeared in songs for years (Chuck Berry's My Ding-a-ling must have been a little riskie - or is it just my FF (formalin fixed) mind!) We often have the radio on and one day the staff, especially the young ones, thought I was quite hip! as I was bopping along to a song that seemed to contain naughty words. Fortunately I had no idea what the words to the song were (I needed sub-titles) - and that seems to be the case with most of them now. My hearin is probably shot from too much Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and ACDC anyway!! Regards Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) Laboratory Manager Senior Scientist Tel: 612 9845 3306 Fax: 612 9845 3318 the children's hospital at westmead Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145, AUSTRALIA -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Thursday, 19 January 2012 1:52 AM To: 'CHRISTIE GOWAN'; tracz...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Regarding the offensive language, many institutions have policies that address the use of inappropriate language. You may find it in something like a Workplace Harassment/Violence policy. We too do not permit ear buds or headphones for the same reason. -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of CHRISTIE GOWAN Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:21 AM To: tracz...@aol.com; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Hi All, Our lab is governed by hospital regulations that no headphones or earbuds be worn at anytime. This is considered a safety issue. We do have policies governing codes for behavior such as dress, hygiene, innappropriate computer use such as streaming music or social media but music is something they allow idividual departments to dictate. Our lab has decided to allow desk top radios to be played. I have a few techs that like to listen to talk radio or music so they each have their individual radios set so low that only they can hear it. I think if everyone had their own radio it would be insane but a couple is not too bad. If it were to become distracting or a nusance, I would ban them completely. We are not in a patient traffic area but we do get a lot of outside visitors walking thru such as Resident's interviewing or clinicians. One must always consider patient care first and foremost and if music is offensive to you because of language then it probably is offensive to others as well. I think you should never have to endure music that is offensive in anyway. Jazz makes me crazy. My question to you would be, do you have a policy that stating that music is allowed? Best of luck to you. Christie From: tracz...@aol.com Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:37:04 -0500 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any included attachments are from Somerset Medical Center and are intended only for the addressee. The information contained in this message is confidential and may contain privileged, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret information entitled to protection and/or exemption from disclosure under applicable law. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message
Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I agree with what you say Andi. Music is a great stress reliever as well. Ive always let the group decide if they are all willing to tolerate other kinds of music to be fair. I always ask them to try to keep it clean. Don't want to offend With that being said. I myself have had to tone it down because I love me some disco music:). Yes, ring my bell and shake your groove thing lol Without further silliness. Music is great in the lab if you can get the people to agree on compromise.if you have someone you know is very strict and you know Katy perrys I kissed a girl song is going to send them over the edge. Don't do it. Let them use headphones. Because you wouldn't want someone claiming harassment. Kim D On Jan 18, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) algra...@email.arizona.edu wrote: Good Morning all, I have worked in labs where music was played and loved it. Music keeps you going all morning and even in the mid-afternoon when you hit that slump time. If it is not inappropriate music or loud enough to be distracting when someone comes in with a question or when the phone rings I don't think it is a problem. One of my pathologists always listened to conservative talk radio and turned me on to it so being as how I'm lucky to usually be the only one in my lab I've become a talk radio junkie when I'm not listening to a novel on my iPod. Andi (I love my lab!) Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Louise Renton Bone Research Unit University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 717 2298 (tel fax) 073 5574456 (emergencies only) Question: Are rhinos overweight unicorns? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
The F word, among several others is not appropriate in a workplace. It's not appropriate anywhere, but we have control over the workplace. I have never, and will never allow inappropriate music at the workplace. The best way to prevent it, without your staff claimingprejudice as they so love to do, is ban music in the lab altogether. This is work, not a party. Sent from my Windows Phone From: tracz...@aol.com Sent: 1/17/2012 6:37 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Music in the Laboratory
I think there is nothing worse than being forced to listen to music that you don't like or enjoy. If the person works alone, then fine, they can listen to what they want within reason, but if there are others well then, one has to be considerate. Check with yr safety guys as to whether mp3 players s with headphones are allowed. my 2 c worth On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:37 AM, tracz...@aol.com wrote: Greetings. I would like to know what other histology laboratories allow for music players while working. Do you have formal policies about music content or volume? Do you allow lab space doors to remain closed to muffle the volume of what is being played? Are headsets allowed? I am a terrible judge of this because I personally prefer to work in a quiet environment. I am trying to be open minded, as long as the work gets done. However, one of the techs had a song playing today that I believe was inappropriate for general listening in the lab. Am I just out of touch? Is that dang F word just something I'm going to have to learn to accept? Do you have a written policy? When/how/why was it implemented? I should mention that it's a small private lab, with minimal patient traffic. We do see our share of FedEx, UPS, sales service reps. Your ideas on this is very much appreciated. Dorothy ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Louise Renton Bone Research Unit University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 717 2298 (tel fax) 073 5574456 (emergencies only) Question: Are rhinos overweight unicorns? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
