Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: Kasey Russell
ROOM: McKay 313
P.I.: Dean Venky Narayanamurti

DATE: August 17, 2006

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Semiconductor device processing and characterization

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - Yes, when there is a danger of flying debris.
• Face Shields - Yes, when working with reactive or explosive chemicals.
• Rubber Boots - N/A
• Safety Goggles - Yes, when using chemicals.
• Aprons - Yes, when using chemicals.
• Gloves - Latex. 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 - N/A
• Respirators - N/A
• Laser Safety Goggles - N/A
• Other - N/A

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING RULES: Keep the lab clean and uncluttered.

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

Used solvents are disposed in a glass bottle via the Harvard waste management system.

FUME HOOD USE:

Only solvents currently being used such as acetone and methanol are to be stored in the hood.

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

Bulk solvents are stored in the flammable storage cabinet.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

Right-To-Know and Disposal of Hazardous Materials

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:

For large spills, clear the area of personnel and call the University Operations Center (5-5560).

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS: N/A