In a laboratory setting a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a set of written instructions that describes in detail how to perform work involving hazardous materials (biological, chemical, radiological), hazardous equipment, or hazardous operations safely and in compliance with regulations. This can include the specific use of hazardous material, class of materials, or piece of laboratory equipment such as in a specific laboratory procedure.
Use this template for writing SOPs: SOP Template
Library of SOPs for Hazardous Materials and Processes: (in progress - more to come)
Alkali Metals
Carcinogens
Compressed Gases
Hazardous Waste Management in SME
* Hazardous Waste Manifest form
* Drain Disposal pH Testing Log Sheet for Rm 143
Lasers
Radioactive Minerals
Standard Microbiological Practice and Biosafety Level 1 Laboratory Work
Use of Bleach as a Chemical Disinfectant in BSL-1 Biolaboratories