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Standard Operating Procedures
Any work with hazardous chemicals requires a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This CalOSHA requirement is stated in 8 CCR §5191 (Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, “Laboratory Standard”) under the provisions of the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
The minimal requirements for an SOP can be found at the UCD Safety Services website and from this document.
Required SOPs:
- Acutely Toxic Gases
- Acutely Toxic Solids and Liquids
- Carcinogens
- Listed Carcinogens
- Corrosives
- Engineered Nanomaterials
- Flammable Liquids
- Flammable Solids
- Potentially Explosive Compounds
- Pyrophorics
- Reproductive Toxins
- Water Reactives
- Aqua Regia solutions
- Hydrofluoric Acid
- Piranha solutions
- Lasers
- Unattended Operations
- Working Alone
Recommended SOPs:
- Cryogens
- Lachrymators
- Oxidizing Materials
- Sensitizers
- Phenol
- Sodium azide
- Compressed and/or Flammable Gases
- Furnaces
- Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
- Flame Sterilization
- Flammable Gases
- Formaldehyde
- Glacial acetic acid
- Hydrogen peroxide
- High/Low Pressure Activities
- Methylene Chloride
- Nitric acid
- Perchloric acid
- Picric acid
- Strong Magnetic Fields
- Vivarium Hazardous Chemical Use