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RISK ASSESSMENT FLOWCHART

The Risk Assessment Flowchart is intended for use by laboratory personnel with a B.S. degree in chemistry or equivalent. The flowchart is divided into Process Risk Mitigation and Management and Storage of Chemicals. Users will answer a series of questions that lead to one of four potential outcomes: (1) Laboratory Standards Are Sufficient, (2) Moderate Risk Standard Operating Procedure Is Required, (3) High Risk Standard Operating Procedure Is Required, and (4) Storage Matrix Standard Operating Procedure Is Required.

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CHEMICAL STORAGE MATRIX

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MODERATE RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FORM

Implementation of the Moderate Risk Standard Operating Procedure is suggested for processes, experiments, or manipulations that pose moderate risks and that call for protective steps beyond those dictated by accepted laboratory standards. They are intended to limit the potential for injury, equipment damage, or environmental impact.

1. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENT OR PROCESS:

2. PREPARER(S):

3. LOCATION:

4. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (WITH CONTACT INFORMATION)

a. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)/SUPERVISOR:

b. STUDENT(S)/TECHNICIAN(S)/OPERATOR(S):

c. OTHERS TO BE NOTIFIED (e.g., other workers in the same laboratory, or other members of the research group):

5. POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

6. DESCRIBE ALL SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS THAT REQUIRE A GREATER LEVEL OF SAFETY

7. IDENTIFY ANY TRAINING NEEDS

8. VERIFICATION AND REVIEW

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and approve the SOP.

9. LIST OF REFERENCES (include Safety Data Sheets, Globally Harmonized System, any outside personnel consulted in preparation of document, peer reviewers, etc.)

MODERATE RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS LOG

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, then list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, then list and describe modifications

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, then list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, then list and described modifications

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, then list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, then list and describe modifications

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HIGH RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FORM

Implementation of the High Risk Standard Operating Procedure Form is suggested for processes, experiments, or manipulations that pose high risks and that call for protective steps beyond those dictated by accepted laboratory standards. They are intended to limit the potential for injury, equipment damage, or environmental impact.

1. TITLE AND DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIMENT OR PROCESS:

2. PREPARER(S):

3. LOCATION:

4. AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL (WITH CONTACT INFORMATION)

a. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (PI)/SUPERVISOR:

b. STUDENT(S)/TECHNICIAN(S)/OPERATOR(S):

c. OTHERS TO BE NOTIFIED (e.g., other workers in the same laboratory, or other members of the research group):

5. IDENTIFY ANY TRAINING NEEDS

6. DETAILED PROCESS DESCRIPTION

DETAILED PROCEDURE:

Column A: Process Steps provide step-by-step normal operating procedures, including the transfer of chemicals between or across laboratories, production of gases, workup of products, and preparation of wastes.

Column B: Safety Notes describe how the risk can be mitigated (i.e., minimize clutter, control flammables, secure gas cylinders, ensure good condition of pump belts).

7. ENGINEERING CONTROLS (check all that apply and provide a detailed description)

Engineering Controls	Check box if applicable	Description
Ex. Glove box		Use inert air (N2 or Ar)
Fume hood or glove box
Special ventilation
HEPA-filtered vacuum lines
Non-reactive containers
Pressure relief devices
Temperature control
Bench paper, pads, plastic-backed paper
Special signage
Safe sharp devices
Other safety devices used:

8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (check all that apply)

Personal Protective Equipment	Check box if applicable	Description
Gloves
Lab coats
Suits
Aprons
Long pants
Close-toed shoes
Long sleeves
Safety glasses
Goggles
Face shields
Respirators (include cartridge type and cartridge change-out schedule)
Hearing protection (include level of protection needed)
Special equipment (i.e., blast shields, special enclosures)
Other PPE

9. WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS

10. MONITORING

11. SPILL AND ACCIDENT PROCEDURES

12. WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES (include segregation of acids, bases, halogenated compounds, PPE, collection and transport procedures, proper documentation, regulations, etc.)

13. STORAGE (check all that apply)

Ventilated enclosures

Refrigeration

Gas cabinet

Compliance with regulations

Expiration date:

Inventory:

Other:

14. TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES:

(e.g., secondary container for transporting between and across laboratories; secondary containment for experimental apparatus)

15. PEER REVIEW

16. VERIFICATION AND REVIEW

By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and approve the SOP.

17. LIST OF REFERENCES (include Safety Data Sheets, Globally Harmonized System, any outside personnel consulted in preparation of document, peer reviewers, etc.)

HIGH RISK STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE REVIEW AND MODIFICATIONS LOG

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, then list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, then list and describe modifications

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, list and describe modifications

Were modifications made to current SOP?	Yes No
If no, list date of approval
Last reviewed by (please print)
If yes, list and describe modifications

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