Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Template
INSTRUCTIONS
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This standard operating procedure describes the baseline requirements for handling a hazardous
chemical or class of chemicals. To customize this SOP, complete the fields with lab-specific information,
as applicable. In the field above “Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)”, please put the chemical name if
blank. Completion of the last section (“Lab-Specific Information”) is required.
1. HAZARD OVERVIEW
Please select hazards representative of this material and the main routes of exposure. Please review
the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the material and the NJIT Chemical Hygiene Guide (CHG)
for more
information.
General information about working with hazardous chemicals can be found for free in Prudent
Practices in the Laboratory, National Research Council, 2011.
2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Select the appropriate PPE required for use with this material. At minimum, complete protection of
the eyes and skin is essential. See the PPE section of the New Jersey Institute of technology (NJIT)
Chemical Hygiene Guide (CHG) and PPE Program for information on PPE determination. Please detail
any additional PPE requirements and specify the type of PPE if necessary (e.g. type of respirator
N95, type of glove -- Thermal, type of safety glasses laser protection, etc.).
3. ENGINEERING/VENTILATION CONTROLS
Select the appropriate engineering control required for use with this material. Hazardous substances
should always be used in a fume hood, glove box, or in totally-sealed containers to prevent potential
exposure. For more information, see the Control Methods section of the NJIT CHG. Please detail any
additional information on use and/or maintenance requirements.
4. SPECIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Please detail any additional information on handling and storage requirements. If no additional
requirements, please writeNone”.
5. INCIDENTS and ACCIDENTS
See the Emergency Procedures section of CHG for detailed information on emergency procedures.
6. SPILL and DECONTAMINATION
Please detail any additional information on spill/decontamination procedures such as spill control,
cleaning processes and frequency. If no additional requirements, please write “None”.
7. WASTE DISPOSAL
As they deem necessary, the Faculty/PI should insert here any specific waste procedures or
information for these substances. If no additional requirements, please write “None”.
8. PRIOR APPROVALS
As they deem necessary, the Faculty/PI should insert here any prior approval or review needed,
before an individual can do the operation.
9. DESIGNATED USE AREA
As necessary, the Faculty/PI should insert here any information about whether a special use area is
designated for this material/process, and post a completed Designated Work Area sign. Please
contact EHS for signs. See Appendix Q of the NJIT CHG for an example of the sign.
10. LAB SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Add appropriate lab-specific information here describing how this material(s) is generally used (e.g.
name of associated protocol(s), typical work frequency, quantities used, temperature requirements
and any additional safety measures, etc.).
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)
Type of SOP: Process Hazardous Chemical Hazard Class
Department: ____________________________ Building: ____________________ Room #: ____________
Principal Investigator: _________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________
Prepared By: ________________________________ Email: ____________________ Date: ____________
1. HAZARD OVERVIEW
Route of Exposure: Absorption/Contact Injection Inhalation Ingestion
Additional Information:
2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Additional PPE Requirements:
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3. ENGINEERING/VENTILATION CONTROLS
Chemical Fume Hood Glovebox Biological Safety Cabinet Other ________________
Room Location of Unit(s): ____________________________________________________________
Additional Engineering Control Requirements:
4. SPECIAL HANDLING PROCEDURES & STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Avoid working alone with hazardous materials.
Eliminate or substitute for a less hazardous material when possible.
Design your experiment to use the least amount of material possible to achieve the desired
result.
Do not exceed the scale or deviate from the experimental parameters which may be outlined in
the lab-specific information section below without the approval of the PI.
All hazardous materials must be labeled with their identity as well as all applicable warning
statements. Manufacturer labels will contain all the necessary information. However, if material
is repackaged or synthesized in the laboratory, please follow the protocols described in the
Labeling section of the NJIT CHP.
Additional Handling & Storage Requirements:
5. SPILL AND INCIDENT PROCEDURES
Laboratory personnel are to report all occupational injuries or illnesses to Faculty/PI as soon as
practical. The Faculty/PI and laboratory personnel must submit the required paperwork to NJIT EHS
Department. See the Emergency Procedures section of the NJIT CHP for proper procedures
involving an injury, exposure, or release/spill.
In the event of an emergency, DIAL 9-1-1 to activate emergency response personnel.
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6. DECONTAMINATION
Wear proper PPE. Decontaminate equipment and work surfaces with appropriate
decontamination/cleaning solution. Dispose of all used contaminated disposables in the appropriate
waste stream following the Waste Disposal Section of the NJIT CHP.
Decontamination Solution(s): _______________________________________________________
Additional Decontamination Requirements:
7. WASTE DISPOSAL
Follow the practices and procedures in accordance with the NJIT Laboratory Waste Management
Program to properly dispose of waste.
Additional Decontamination Requirements:
8. PRIOR APPROVAL/REVIEW
9. DESIGNATED USE AREA
Designated Use Area Location(s): __________________________________________________
10. SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Location of SDS: ______________________________________________________________
11. LAB-SPECIFIC INFORMATION (required) (Examples of appropriate content)