www jst umn edu Standard Operating Procedures Why

www. jst. umn. edu Standard Operating Procedures Why are they needed? Where can find examples?

What is an SOP? • SOPs are documented instructions used to standardize a method and communicate hazards • Write SOPs for procedures, pieces of equipment, and specific chemicals (or chemical classes). • SOPs contain: 1 • Procedure 2 • Hazards 3 • Control 4 • Training Documentation www. jst. umn. edu UMN, DEHS. Chemical SOP Common Questions 2

Why do we need SOPs? • Consistency in training • Safety standards • Satisfy requirements – OSHA, lab-specific training – Communicate hazards, protect people, equipment, and • Valuable skill for environment • Liability employment www. jst. umn. edu UMN, DEHS. Chemical SOP Common Questions Los Angeles Times. http: //articles. latimes. com/2013/apr/26/local/la-me-ucla-prof 20130426

Where can I find SOPs? • In chemistry, an SOP binder is located in Smith 139. – Not publicly posted on the web for chemical security – Can be viewed by anyone in the department • Sharing SOPs is okay – Ask the PI and LSO for permission to adapt their SOP • Resources See DEHS handout “Resources for writing Chemical SOPs Fact Sheet” – – Prudent Practices, LCSS http: //www. nap. edu/openbook. php? record_id=4911&page=235 UC Center for Lab Safety https: //cls. ucla. edu/resources/sop-library UCI Hazardous Procedures SOPs http: //www. ehs. uci. edu/programs/sop_library/ Chem Depart Chemical Hygiene Plan http: //www. chem. umn. edu/services/safety/Chem. Hyg. Plan. html www. jst. umn. edu UMN, DEHS. Resources for writing chemical SOPs fact sheet 4