Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: John Myers
ROOM: 60 Oxford Street, Room 407, 407A
P.I.: Tai Tsun Wu

DATE: 9 May 2007

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Optics, electromagnetics.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - Must be employed while using lathe, drill press, grinder, or band saw.
• Face Shields - N/A
• Rubber Boots - N/A
• Safety Goggles - N/A
• Aprons - N/A
• Gloves - N/A
• Steel-toed Shoes - N/A
• Respirators - N/A
• Laser Safety Goggles - Must be worn when working with open lasers.
• Other - N/A

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING RULES:

1. Solvents should be stored on lab benches only when in active use; otherwise store in storage cabinet.
2. Avoid clutter.

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

Store waste solvent in tagged container housed in tray.

FUME HOOD USE: N/A

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

Flammable liquids stored in cabinet. (No acids or bases.)

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

Training mandatory for machine-shop use and for use of open lasers.

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:

1. Clean up small spills. Location of nearest spill kit: Room 323.
2. For large spills, clear the area of personnel and cll the University Operations Center (5-5560).

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS:

1. Operate laser in Room 407A only with door shut.
2. Always "ask first" before attempting to take any action that might be hazardous.