Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: Louis R. Defeo
ROOM: ESL 111 (Scientific Instrument Shop)
P.I. - SUPERVISOR: Louis R. Defeo

DATE: August 10, 2006

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Machine Shop

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - Must be worn at all times while in shop.
• Face Shields - Must be worn when using chemicals.
• Rubber Boots - N/A
• Safety Goggles - Must be worn when using certain machinery (band saw, grinders).
• Aprons - N/A
• Gloves - Work gloves should be used when lifting sharp materials. When working with chemicals or other materials that warrant the use of protective gloves (such as work with cryogens), proper glove selection is critical. At the Safety Committee web site (http://www-safety.deas.harvard.edu) under "Safety Committee Services" can be found a listing of glove type vs. chemical. If there is any question, see Lenny Solomon.
• Steel-toed Shoes - Must be worn at all times while in machine shop.
• Respirators - N/A
• Laser Safety Goggles - N/A
• Other - Dust masks must be worn while machining certain materials that create airborne dust and particles.

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING RULES:

1. Material and tooling must be returned to appropriate cabinets and closets.
2. Machines and floors must be kept clear of any accumulation of metal chips.

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

1. Chemicals and waste oils must be placed in proper containers, labeled and stored in satellite accumulation area located under sink in Room 122.
2. Everyone must be trained by EH&S pertaining to the disposal of hazardous waste.

FUME HOOD USE: Fume hoods must be used when soldering, welding and using chemicals.

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

Flammable chemicals must be stored in proper cabinets.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED: N/A

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:

Small spills (oil & solvent) must be cleaned up by shop personnel.

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS: N/A