Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: Eric Brandin, Mary Hughes
ROOM: Jefferson 164, 167
P.I.: Jene A. Golovchenko

DATE: August 11, 2006

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Experimental Physics

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - Must be employed (even by those who wear glasses) when working with any process that could throw off dangerous debris.
• Face Shields - Must be employed when working with any potentially violent reactions such as the synthesis of certain chemicals. Should also be used when working with glassware that is under pressure or vacuum.
• Rubber Boots - N/A
• Safety Goggles - Must be employed when working with any chemicals that could cause eye damage.
• Aprons - Should be worn when working with any chemicals. Must be worn when working with corrosives such as strong acids or bases.
• Gloves - When working with chemicals or other materials that warrant the use of protective gloves (such as work with cryogens), proper glove selection is critical. Consult the Safety Committee web site (http://www-safety.deas.harvard.edu) under "Safety Committee Services" to determine the appropriate glove type for your application. Contact the head of the Safety Committee, Lenny Solomon, with questions.
• Steel-toed Shoes - Wear when moving heavy objects.
• Respirators - We do not normally do any research that requires the use of respirators.
• Laser Safety Goggles - Laser safety goggles must be worn when working with open Class 3 or 4 laser systems.
• Other - The use of x-ray equipment without the appropriate monitoring badges is prohibited.

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING RULES:

1. Chemicals should be stored on lab benches only when in active use. Otherwise, they should be stored in the appropriate safety cabinet.
2. In general, clutter should be avoided.

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

1. All glass should be disposed in the appropriate container; either in the broken glass box or in the contaminated glass box.
2. Everyone needs to take the training offered by EH&S pertaining to the disposal of hazardous waste.
3. The satellite accumulation area is in room 163, opposite the fume hood. Contact EH&S immediately upon filling a waste container.

EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER:

An eyewash station and safety shower are located in room 163. Do not obstruct access in the event of an emergency.

FUME HOOD USE:

Do not obstruct fume hoods or use them for passive storage. All fume hoods must be certified once per year.

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

DO NOT store acids and bases in the same secondary containment tray.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

All lab personnel who work with chemicals must take training in the use and disposal of chemicals. In addition, training is available in laser safety, machine shop safety, and safety when using compressed gases.

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEANUP PROCEDURES:

1. Small spills should be cleaned up by those in the lab. Acid spill kits are stored in the cabinet beneath the laminar flow hood.
2. For large spills, clear the area of personnel and call the University Operations Center (5-5560).

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS:

1. When an x-ray warning light is activated, enter only after alerting the operator.
2. Consult an authority before attempting an action you consider hazardous. Do not work alone in a hazardous situation.