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RISK ASSESSMENT FLOWCHART
The Risk Assessment Flowchart is intended for use by laboratory personnel with a B.S. degree in chemistry or equivalent. The flowchart is divided into Process Risk Mitigation and Management and Storage of Chemicals. Users will answer a series of questions that lead to one of four potential outcomes: (1) Laboratory Standards Are Sufficient, (2) Moderate Risk Standard Operating Procedure Is Required, (3) High Risk Standard Operating Procedure Is Required, and (4) Storage Matrix Standard Operating Procedure Is Required.
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MODERATE RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FORM
Implementation of the Moderate Risk Standard Operating Procedure is suggested for processes, experiments, or manipulations that pose moderate risks and that call for protective steps beyond those dictated by accepted laboratory standards. They are intended to limit the potential for injury, equipment damage, or environmental impact.
1. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENT OR PROCESS:
2. PREPARER(S):
3. LOCATION:
4. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (WITH CONTACT INFORMATION)
a. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)/SUPERVISOR:
b. STUDENT(S)/TECHNICIAN(S)/OPERATOR(S):
c. OTHERS TO BE NOTIFIED (e.g., other workers in the same laboratory, or other members of the research group):
5. POTENTIAL HAZARDS:
6. DESCRIBE ALL SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS THAT REQUIRE A GREATER LEVEL OF SAFETY
Planned chemicals involved |
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Personal protective equipment |
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Engineering and environmental controls |
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Operational ranges and conditions |
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Special handling and storage requirements |
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Spill and accident procedure as needed |
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Waste handling and disposal |
7. IDENTIFY ANY TRAINING NEEDS
Specific training required |
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Users requiring training |
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Date completed |
8. VERIFICATION AND REVIEW
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and approve the SOP.
PI name (please print) | |
Pl signature | |
Safety staff name (please print) | |
Safety staff signature | |
Current date | |
Date of SOP expiration (e.g., 1 year) |
9. LIST OF REFERENCES (include Safety Data Sheets, Globally Harmonized System, any outside personnel consulted in preparation of document, peer reviewers, etc.)
MODERATE RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS LOG
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, then list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, then list and describe modifications |
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, then list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, then list and described modifications |
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, then list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, then list and describe modifications |
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HIGH RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FORM
Implementation of the High Risk Standard Operating Procedure Form is suggested for processes, experiments, or manipulations that pose high risks and that call for protective steps beyond those dictated by accepted laboratory standards. They are intended to limit the potential for injury, equipment damage, or environmental impact.
1. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENT OR PROCESS:
2. PREPARER(S):
3. LOCATION:
4. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (WITH CONTACT INFORMATION)
a. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)/SUPERVISOR:
b. STUDENT(S)/TECHNICIAN(S)/OPERATOR(S):
c. OTHERS TO BE NOTIFIED (e.g., other workers in the same laboratory, or other members of the research group):
5. IDENTIFY ANY TRAINING NEEDS
Experimental techniques |
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Specific training required |
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Users requiring training |
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Date completed |
6. DETAILED PROCESS DESCRIPTION
List ranges for variables | Temperature: |
Pressure: | |
Viscosity: | |
Flammability: | |
Other: | |
List of operational ranges and conditions |
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Materials to be used | Chemicals: |
Equipment: |
DETAILED PROCEDURE:
Column A: Process Steps provide step-by-step normal operating procedures, including the transfer of chemicals between or across laboratories, production of gases, workup of products, and preparation of wastes.
Column B: Safety Notes describe how the risk can be mitigated (i.e., minimize clutter, control flammables, secure gas cylinders, ensure good condition of pump belts).
Column A: Process Steps | Column B: Safety Notes | |
1.0 | e.g., specific personal protective equipment requirements |
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1.1 |
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1.2 |
2.0 |
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2.1 |
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2.2 |
3.0 |
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3.1 |
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3.2 |
4.0 |
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4.1 |
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4.2 |
7. ENGINEERING CONTROLS (check all that apply and provide a detailed description)
Engineering Controls | Check box if applicable | Description |
Ex. Glove box | Use inert air (N2 or Ar) | |
Fume hood or glove box |
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Special ventilation | ||
HEPA-filtered vacuum lines | ||
Non-reactive containers | ||
Pressure relief devices | ||
Temperature control | ||
Bench paper, pads, plastic-backed paper | ||
Special signage | ||
Safe sharp devices | ||
Other safety devices used: |
8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (check all that apply)
Personal Protective Equipment | Check box if applicable | Description |
Gloves | ||
Lab coats | ||
Suits | ||
Aprons | ||
Long pants | ||
Close-toed shoes | ||
Long sleeves | ||
Safety glasses | ||
Goggles | ||
Face shields | ||
Respirators (include cartridge type and cartridge change-out schedule) | ||
Hearing protection (include level of protection needed) | ||
Special equipment (i.e., blast shields, special enclosures) | ||
Other PPE |
9. WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS
Controls | Description |
Designated areas |
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Procedures for requesting emergency assistance |
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Emergency phone numbers |
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Locations of fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, eye washes, showers, etc. |
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Emergency responders |
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Workers on shifts |
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Training on all experimental techniques and experiments |
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Restricting access; locks |
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Housekeeping |
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Lockout/tagouta procedure plan |
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After-hour procedures |
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Preventive maintenance |
a Lockout/tagout refers to specific procedures to safeguard researchers from an unexpected startup of machinery and equipment, or a release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities.
10. MONITORING
Monitoring | Description |
Personnel exposure monitoring |
e.g., wearable sensors for toxics, radiation badges |
Leak checking |
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Gas and spill release monitoring |
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Temperature and pressure |
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Alarms |
11. SPILL AND ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Description and Location | |
Secondary containment |
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Spill kits |
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Emergency shutdown procedures |
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Process shutdown |
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Persons to inform |
12. WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (include segregation of acids, bases, halogenated compounds, PPE, collection and transport procedures, proper documentation, regulations, etc.)
13. STORAGE (check all that apply)
Ventilated enclosures
Refrigeration
Gas cabinet
Compliance with regulations
Expiration date:
Inventory:
Other:
14. TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES:
(e.g., secondary container for transporting between and across laboratories; secondary containment for experimental apparatus)
15. PEER REVIEW
Name (please print) | |
Signature | |
Date | |
Notes |
Name (please print) | |
Signature | |
Date | |
Notes |
16. VERIFICATION AND REVIEW
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and approve the SOP.
PI name (please print) | |
PI signature | |
Safety staff name (please print) | |
Safety staff signature | |
Current Date | |
Date of SOP expiration (e.g., 1 year) |
17. LIST OF REFERENCES (include Safety Data Sheets, Globally Harmonized System, any outside personnel consulted in preparation of document, peer reviewers, etc.)
HIGH RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS LOG
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, then list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, then list and describe modifications |
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, list and describe modifications |
Were modifications made to current SOP? | Yes No |
If no, list date of approval | |
Last reviewed by (please print) | |
If yes, list and describe modifications |
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