Procedures in the RIT SNL

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Procedures in the RIT SNL


SNL Standard Operating Procedures

All of the SNL procedures are contained within one document entitled SNL Standard Operating Procedures

Some specifics and shortcuts

 

  • Section 1 - Lab Access

Information about Safety Training

Information about off hours access

The SNL Pricing schedule

 

  • Section 2 - Starting a Project

Information about how to start a project for both internal and external users can be found here

 

  • Section 3 - Cleanroom Procedures

Contains information about

Gowning and appropriate dress

Appropriate materials and project storage

Phones, expected behavior and chemical storage

Importing Chemistry 

 

  • Section 4 - Tool Certifications and Reservation System

The SNL uses the Facilities Online Manager (FOM) software to make reservations and control most of the tools in the cleanroom.

Before users can use the tools, they must be certified - this information can be found here.

Below are links on how to access the FOM system and then how to use it if you are going to be an active user in the SNL

 

  • Section 5 - General Lab Safety 

This section details emergencies in the cleanroom that users could be faced with and our responses.

 

  • Section 6 - Chemical Safety and Chemical Procedures

This section deals with our chemical procedures from entry to waste.  It also talks about the dangers of HF and TMAH.