Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Template
INSTRUCTIONS
Environmental Health and Safety Revision Number:
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 write “None”.
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.).