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_ Chemical SOP Template 2021

[__This is our chemical SOP template. Search for '[__' and '__]' to find text / content that needs to be customized for each chemical.__]

[__In the title of this template page, "Chemical SOP Template 2021" is replaced by the chemical name__]

⚠ Danger ☠
[__If this chemical is particular hazardous, include the above Danger banner as well as the following statement; otherwise delete both.__] [__chemical name__] is deemed a particularly hazardous substance (PHS) by EH&S and you need approval before using it. Throughout this SOP, you will see PHS where steps specific to particularly hazardous substances exist.__]

This chemical standard operating procedure (SOP) and the associated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are for our safety. Read and understand both documents. If this is a paper copy, check for updated versions on the IsoLab website.

Process

[__What is this chemical used for? What methods or process SOPs use this chemical? Link to appropriate process SOPs.__]

Hazards - SDS

GHS Compressed Gas Hazard Pictogram GHS Corrosive Hazard Pictogram GHS Environmental Hazard Pictogram GHS Explosive Hazard Pictogram GHS Flammable Hazard Pictogram GHS Health Hazard Pictogram GHS Oxidizer Hazard Pictogram GHS Toxic Substance Hazard Pictogram GHS Warning Hazard Pictogram

[__Include appropriate hazard pictograms. All are included here for easier creation of specific SOP. Copy and paste hazard statements from SDS.__]

Protection - SDS

Hierarchy of Controls
The Hierarchy of Hazard Controls. While you should consider Elimination and Substitution, this SOP assumes the bottom three are directly applicable and described in this section.

Engineering Controls

[__Shall this chemical be used in a fume hood or other controlled space? If fume hood then include - Ensure the fume hood has proper air flow by checking the flow rate on the control panel and / or using a smoke match or wipe to visualize flow. __]

[__If this chemical is a PHS, include: PHS - Statement about specific engineering controls for PHS.__]

Administrative Controls

[__Do you need to close doors, post signs, or tell people that you are working with this chemical?__]

[__If this chemical is a PHS, include: PHS - Statement about specific administrative controls for PHS.__]

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

[__What PPE do you need to wear when working with this chemical?__]

[__If this chemical is a PHS, include: PHS - Statement about specific PPE for PHS.__]

Handling - SDS

[__Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from incompatible or potentially hazardous chemicals, objects, activity (e.g. flammable liquid and active torch, acid and metal).__]

[__If chemical is PHS include this statement: PHS - Decontamination - Statement about specific decontamination steps.__]

Storage - SDS

In general, [__chemical name__] must be stored [__specific location__]. Use MyChem, the UW EH&S chemical inventory database, to find exactly where in the lab suite this chemical is stored. [__Where in the lab should this chemical be stored (room, shelves, cabinets)? Under what conditions should this chemical be stored (refrigeration, desiccation)? Does it need secondary containment?__]

Spills - SDS

[__ Statement about immediate action.__]

[__Steps to take if exposure occurs. Include PHS as appropriate.__]PHS - Exposure:

[__Is the spill contained? Where is the closest spill kit? How do I clean this up? Read waste section.__]

[__Statement about small or otherwise contained spill with no immediate danger.__]

[__Statement about larger or uncontained spill. Consider this statement going above as immediate action.__]

If you need assistance or advice, use the IsoLab Emergency Contacts sheet.

Consult the EH&S Spill Poster and Exposure Poster

Waste - SDS

[__Does the chemical require a waste container? How to label the waste container. What type of waste container to use? Where to put the waste container when I am finished?__]

[__If you are cleaning up after a spill and have a bag of debris, ensure the bag is sealed and use multiple bags as needed. Complete an EH&S Hazardous Waste Label and adhere it to the bag. Here are instructions for how to label chemical waste containers. Labels are located in a drawer on the west wall of 303B near the door to the hallway.__]

[__Statements when a waste container is required - Put all waste, solid or liquid, into a [__Appropriate Type__] container. Options for waste containers can be found under the west sink in 303B. Complete an EH&S Hazardous Waste Label and adhere it to the bottle. Here are instructions for how to label chemical waste containers. Labels are located in a drawer on the west wall of 303B near the door to the hallway.

[__If the waste is to be picked up by EH&S include - Place the properly labeled container in one of the gray tubs near the hallway door of 303B. Segregate from other waste containers as appropriate.__]

Consult our generalized Chemical Waste Disposal SOP.

Chemical SOP Signature Required Sticker
This sticker is placed on all chemical containers that are deemed particularly hazardous and require approval before use.

Training - PHS

[__Chemical Name__] [__is or is not__] deemed a particularly hazardous substance - PHS by EH&S and you [__do not__] need approval before using it. Complete the list of requirements below before using this chemical.

Prerequisites

  1. You must have completed Managing Laboratory Chemicals in the last three years. Login to check.
  2. [__state other courses or other training required.__]
  3. Read and understand the SDS for [__chemical name__].
  4. Read, understand, and digitally sign this SOP.
  5. [__Contact your Principal Investigator (PI) AND the Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) indicating that you have completed all prerequisites and await approval.__]

Signature

I have read and understood the present SOP and, before starting work outlined in the present SOP, I will complete all required training.

Last updated: 2024-11-16 20:01:07