Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: Ernst van Nierop
ROOM: Pierce B12
P.I.: Howard Stone

DATE: August 21, 2006

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Fluid dynamics

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - See other relevant comments below.
• Face Shields - None
• Rubber Boots - None
• Safety Goggles - None
• Aprons - None
• Gloves - (Please specify type) None. 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 - None
• Respirators - None
• Laser Safety Goggles - None
• Other -

GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING RULES:

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

Dispose of glass and used syringes properly

FUME HOOD USE:

N/A

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

Solvents such as alcohol, and fluorescein salts are kept in fire-proof cabinet.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

New experiments must be reviewed by P.I. during planning phase.

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES:

N/A

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS:

UV light is used for imaging fluids, so UV protective glasses must be worn when UV lights are on.