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Standard Operating Procedures

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written instructions that describe in detail how to perform a process or experiment safely and effectively. It can cover the specific and general uses of a chemical or class of chemicals, use of equipment and machinery, and safety processes performed on campus. SOPs are a requirement of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, which also outlines PI and lab responsibilities related to SOPs.

To help you meet these requirements, EHS provides the following resources, available on the SOP Guidance page:

  • SOP templates
  • Guidance on prioritizing SOP development
  • A list of general use SOPs for chemicals

EH&S is available for consultation on SOPs. Submit your request for EH&S review of an SOP by completing the SOP Intake Form. Please note that EH&S review supplements, but does not replace, PI/lab supervisor review and approval.


Disclaimer

The Stanford Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) has established the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) system to facilitate the creation and sharing of SOPs within the Stanford community.

EHS maintains this site to enhance campus safety information sharing. This is a service that is continually under development. We will make every effort to keep this site current and to correct errors brought to our attention.

The documents on this site may contain hypertext pointers to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. Please be aware that we do not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Further, the inclusion of pointers to particular items in hypertext is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed or products or services offered by the author of the reference or the organization operating the site on which the reference is maintained.

All procedures should be validated and approved for use based on the unique characteristics of each individual application. EHS does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of information submitted to the system. Stanford EHS accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever with regard to the information on this site.

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