IEN - Micro/Nano Fabrication Facility
Safety
Not Wearing Proper Safety Equipment at the Fume Hood

Not wearing proper safety equipment at the fume-hood.

Penalty: Suspension.

First Offense: Reminded to put on proper safety equipment.

Second Offense: Written warning.

Third Offense: One-week suspension from cleanroom.

Fourth Offense: One-month suspension from cleanroom.

Subsequent Offense: One semester suspension from cleanroom.

Safety equipment must always be used when handling chemicals at the fume-hood, or any other situation where you face the risk of injury.

Normal cleanroom garment consists of a gown, hood, shoe covers, booties, mask, gloves, safety glasses and a bouffant cap (optional).

In addition, when dealing with chemicals, a face-shield and an apron must be worn at the fume-hood.

When handling acids, acid gloves should also be worn.