Tour Lab Chemical Hygiene Plan (2004), pg. 3

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESAUGUST 16, 2011

GENERAL RULES• Avoid working alone in a laboratory or chemical

storage area• Wear appropriate eye protection at all times• When working with flammable chemicals, be

certain that there are no sources of ignition nearby

• Use a blast shield whenever an explosion or implosion might occur

Be constantly aware of:• The chemical’s hazards and appropriate

safeguards for using that chemical• The location and proper use of emergency

equipment• Appropriate procedures for emergencies• How and where to properly store the chemical

when it is not in use

GENERAL RULES