STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

#1 CONTACT INFORMATION

Procedure Title [Specify – Note: All guidance text in brackets may be deleted]

Procedure Author [Specify]

Creation/Revision Date [Specify]

[Name of PI, Lab Supervisor, or Autonomous Researcher, as

Responsible Person
appropriate]

Location of Procedure [Building and room number]

#2 THIS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) IS FOR A:

☐ Specific procedure or experiment

☐ A procedure involving hazardous chemicals

#3 PROCESS OR EXPERIMENT DESCRIPTION

[Provide a brief description of your process or experiment, including its purpose. Do not provide a detailed
sequential description as this will be covered by section #6 of this template.]

#4 SAFETY LITERATURE REVIEW & HAZARD SUMMARY

1. Hazardous Substances

[If applicable list hazardous substances and their associated health and safety hazards. Examples of
potential hazards include toxicity, reactivity, flammability, corrosivity, pressure, etc. Refer to Safety
Data Sheets (SDSs) and other resources, as needed. Enter N/A for a hardware only process]

2. Other Hazards

[List nonchemical hazards, e.g., biological hazards, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards,
nonionizing radiation, or ionizing radiation.]

3. Associated Documents

[If there is an accompanying risk assessment or COSHH assessment, detail it here and include as
appendix to this form.]

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 #5 STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

[For a chemical based process, detail storage and handing requirements here. Enter N/A for hardware
only activities.]

#6 STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING PROCEDURE

[For each step’s description, include any step-specific hazard, personal protective equipment, engineering
controls, or designated work areas in the left hand column with the step details.

Designated work area(s) - Required whenever carcinogens, highly acutely toxic materials, or
reproductive toxins are used. The intent of a designated work area is to limit and minimize possible
sources of exposure to these materials. The entire laboratory, a portion of the laboratory, or a laboratory
fume hood or bench may be considered a designated area. Rarely needed for hardware only processes.

Describe the possible risks involved with failure to follow a step in the SOP in the right hand column. If
there are no risks to completing a step incorrectly, enter N/A in the right hand column.]

Potential Risks if Step is

Step-by-Step Description of Your
Not Done or Done
Process or Experiment
Incorrectly (if any)
1. Put on personal protective equipment required:
☐ appropriate street clothing (fully covered legs, closed-toed shoes)
☐ gloves; indicate type: _______
☐ safety goggles ☐ safety glasses ☐ face shield
☐ lab coat ☐ flame-resistant lab coat
☐ other: _______

2. Check the location/accessibility/certification of safety equipment

needed for process. Check box in left most column if required.

ITEM STATUS
Location: _______
Laboratory Fume Check sticker to ensure that hood
☐ Hood/Glove Box or was certified within last 12
other Ventilation Control months.

Location: _______
☐ Eyewash/Safety Shower
Ensure it is accessible and in date.

☐ First Aid Kit Location: _______

☐ Chemical Spill Kit Location: _______

☐ Fire Extinguisher Location: _______

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 ☐ Telephone Location: _______

Fire Alarm Manual Pull

Station Location: _______
3. [Describe the next step in the procedure.]

4. [Describe the next step in the procedure. Insert additional rows in

table, as needed.]
5. Dispose of hazardous solvents, solutions, mixtures, and reaction
residues as hazardous waste. [Delete this row for hardware only
processes]

6. Clean up work area and lab equipment.

[Describe specific cleanup procedures for work areas and lab
equipment that must be performed after completion of your process or
experiment. For carcinogens and reproductive toxins, designated
areas must be immediately wiped down following each use.]
7. Remove PPE and wash hands. [Delete this row if PPE is not
needed and for hardware only processes]

#7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1. Health-Threatening Emergencies

A. Fire, explosion, health-threatening hazardous material spill or release, compressed gas

leak, or valve failure, etc.

1) Call 9-999 and provide details of hazard and location. Provide any special information that might
be needed (unusual chemical procedures, presence of high field magnets etc.)
2) Call security on 86600 for Clifton, 82468 for City or 85262 for Brackenhurst campuses/.
3) Alert people in the vicinity and activate the local alarm systems.
4) Evacuate the area and go to the Assembly Point at: [Indicate Assembly Point location]
5) Provide information to emergency responders on arrival.

Note: For compressed gas leaks, shut off gas supply only if this can be done safely, without risk to
self or others.

B. Injuries and Exposures:

1) Remove the injured/exposed individual from the area, unless it is unsafe to do or contraindicated
in the safety procedures.
2) Call 9-999 if immediate and serious medical attention is required.
3) Contact nearest first aider on: [Indicate name and extension of first aider]
4) Follow any special procedures detailed in COSHH assessment.
5) If further treatment is required take paper copies of COSHH assessment to treatment centre.

2. Non-Health-Threatening Emergencies

A. Injuries and Exposures

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 For injuries and exposures that are not considered serious or a medical emergency, complete an
accident report form and return as detailed in the form.

3. Local Cleanup of Small Spills

Follow clean up procedures and reporting procedures as detailed in the COSHH assessment for the
substance. Spill kit is available from: [Insert location of spill kit if applicable.]

4. Lab-Specific Procedures

[This section is for any emergency procedures different from standard responses, or for additional
emergency information due to the nature of materials or task. Include information on gas leaks,
chemical spills, and personal exposure/medical emergency as appropriate. If process takes place in a
restricted area such as the MRI scanner rom, provide details of entry and action procedures unique to
area.]

#8 WASTE DISPOSAL

[Describe the quantities of waste you anticipate generating and appropriate waste disposal procedures.
Include any special handling or storage requirements for your waste. Enter N/A for hardware only
procedures.]

#9 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

General Training (check all that apply):

☐ General Safety & Emergency Preparedness
☐ Chemical Safety for Laboratories
☐ Compressed Gas Safety
☐ Biosafety
☐ Other: _______

Location of training records:

Laboratory-specific training (risk assesment and SOP review are always required):
☐ Review and signature of COSHH / risk assessments for this process
☐ Review and signature of this SOP
☐ Other: _______

Location of records:

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 #10 SIGNATURES

Assessed By: Signed: Date:

*Supervisor: Signed: Date:

*Students should obtain a supervisors signature to approve the assessment

DECLARATION:
I have read this SOP and understand the steps of this procedure and any hazards which are
associated with it. I also understand the measures that must be taken to control risks.
NAME SIGNATURE DATE

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SOP TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALY
REVIEWED BY SIGNATURE DATE

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