Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Chapman University

One University Dr.

Orange, CA 92866

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is an essential component of University work in a variety of settings, to include but not be limited to research and teaching labs in the School of Pharmacy, Schmid College, Fowler School of Engineering, and Crean College, including field research operations.

This SOP form was approved by the Chapman University Science Safety Committee, and recently amended to five major prevention and mitigation strategies related to the University’s Pandemic Restart Plan.

Please fill out the form using the instructions supplied. Please return to EHS@Champan.edu for review and approval.

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Section 1 (Check One)

Process	Hazardous Chemical Hazard Class

Section 2: Describe Process, Hazardous Chemical or Hazard Class

List all chemicals in the process and describe / list the names of all hazardous chemicals including IUPAC, common name and abbreviations and CAS#. List all chemicals used in the lab/shop. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Step-by-Step Procedures May be Listed/Described Here

Section 3: Potential Hazards

Describe the potential hazards for each process, hazardous chemical or hazard class. Include physical and health hazards. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 4: Personal Protective equipment

Identify the required level of PPE and hygiene practices needed. PPE includes gloves, aprons, lab coats, eye protection, etc. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 5: Engineering Controls.

Describe engineering controls that will be used to prevent or reduce exposure to hazardous chemicals. This includes ventilation devices such as fume hoods. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 6: Special Handling and Storage Requirements.

List storage requirements for hazardous chemicals involved with the SOP, including specific areas, and policies regarding access to chemicals. Special procedures such as dating peroxide formers are appropriate here. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 7: Spill and Accident Procedures

Indicate how spills or accidental releases will be handled and by whom. List the location of appropriate emergency equipment (spill kit, eye washes, showers, and fire equipment). Any special requirements for personnel exposure should be identified here. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 8: Decontamination Procedures

Specify decontamination procedures to be used for equipment, glassware, and clothing: including equipment such as glove boxes, hoods, lab benches, and controlled areas within the lab. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 9: Waste Disposal Procedures

Indicate how waste will be disposed. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 10: Safety Data Sheet Locations

Indicate the location of SDS’s for each hazardous chemical used. Also, indicate the location of other pertinent safety information, i.e. equipment manuals, chemical references, etc. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 11: Protocol(s):

Insert your protocol for specific handling practices. If Not Applicable (NA), indicate so.

Section 12: Restart Plan:

The Restart/Safety Plan will have five major prevention and mitigation strategies. Describe your approach to managing these strategies for the below factors:

Physical Distancing, Surveillance, Public Health Interventions, Face Coverings, and Sanitation.

Physical Distancing (Procedures to minimize the number of people in the research space)	Potential Risks if Mitigation is Not Done or Done Incorrectly (if any)
Surveillance (Procedures to identify persons who due to health status may present a risk to self or others, i.e. temperature checks)
Health Interventions (Additional strategies to limit the number of people, room and equipment scheduling considerations, specialized training, etc.)
Face Coverings (Cloth masks when working in public spaces, and EH&S approved/fit-tested respiratory protection as indicated.)
Sanitation (The use of CDC/EPA-approved product and concentration for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, for disinfecting high-touch surfaces, such as bench tops, equipment surfaces, door handles, etc.)

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