[labnetwork] Wet chemicals after hours policy and emergency response

[Chang, Long]

Hi Nava,

A survey is quite an interesting way to gather information as we all have subtle to drastic differences in our decisions and approaches.  I would suggest using a web-based survey to facilitate conducting, recording and analysis.  I have used google forms and spreadsheets in the past with great ease and success.  It may be interesting to consider a collaborative survey to try to knock out as many questions/concerns we may have.  Here’s a little intro to google’s survey features.
https://www.google.com/forms/about/

I can help set up your survey if you’re interested.

Best,
Long Chang
Manager, Nanofabrication Facility
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Houston
3605 Cullen Blvd, Entrance 14
Room E1007A, SERC Bldg 545
Houston, TX 77204-5062
On Dec 7, 2016, at 7:56 AM, Nava Ariel Sternberg <na2661 at columbia.edu<mailto:na2661 at columbia.edu>> wrote:

Good morning all,

I know this has been discussed endlessly but due to the high importance of the topic and the fact that we're on the verge of opening a renovated clean room at CU I was hoping to perform a quick survey to get some helpful feedback from this wonderful network. If I get many responses I can send a summary of the results to the list.

1. What are the normal operating hours of the clean room? what is considered "afterhours"?
2. Do you allow all wet chemical processing after hours? If not, what are the processes which are not allowed after hours?
3. What are the conditions required in order to be able to do wet chemical processing after hours? (e.g. buddy, certifications, special training?)
4. Who deals with chemical spills? (staff, EH&S, users themselves?)
5. Are HF spills treated by the same personnel?
6. What is the emergency response to a large spill afterhours? (let's assume for simplicity with no people affected) Is the spill cleaned immediately? Who gets called? Do you instruct the users to call 911 (or the equivalent in a different country)?
7. Do you have staff coverage after hours? By actual presence/on-call?
8. Do you have EH&S support after hours? By actual presence/on-call?
9. How large is your clean room staff? (number of people)

I'd appreciate any response...

Thanks!

Nava



Nava Ariel-Sternberg, Ph.D.
Director of CNI Facilities
Columbia University
530 W120th Street, NY 10027
Room 1015/MC 8903
Office: 212-854-9927
Cell: 201-562-7600

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