Standard Operating Procedure

LOCAL SAFETY OFFICER: Petr Jordan
ROOM: Pierce B7b
P.I.: Robert Howe

DATE: August 21, 2006

TYPE OF RESEARCH: Biorobotics and biomechanical engineering

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALL WORK:

• Safety Glasses - Must be employed when working with any process that could throw off debris that would break non-safety glass.
• Face Shields - N/A
• Rubber Boots - N/A
• Safety Goggles - Should be worn when using chemicals that can cause eye damage.
• Aprons - N/A
• Gloves - Latex rubber. When working with chemicals or other materials that warrant the use of protective gloves, proper glove selection is critical. For specific glove type vs. chemical, see http://www-safety.deas.harvard.edu under "Safety Committee Services." 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:

Return all apparatus and chemicals to original storage area after use.

WASTE DISPOSAL RULES:

Place hazardous waste in labelled containers for disposal.

FUME HOOD USE: None

CHEMICAL STORAGE:

Store chemicals in appropriate area, e.g. shelves, cabinets.

SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIRED:

CHEMICAL SPILL CLEANUP PROCEDURES:

1. Notify other lab personnel.
   
2. Evacuate lab if necessary.
3. Use eyewash or shower if necessary.
4. Use chemical clean-up kit in hallway.
5. For large spills, clear the area of personnel and call the University Operations Center (5-5560).

OTHER RELEVANT COMMENTS: N/A