Policies

General Policies 

Lab Safety Manual

All users are required to take the EHS Lab Safety training, lab-specific cleanroom safety training, and equipment specific training courses. A thorough understanding of the risks and mitigation steps are critical for the safety of each user. Training must be documented in the Bluebook which is kept in room L52 Rudolph Hall.

Steps are required before equipment specific training is scheduled:

1. Submit online training request
2. Complete EHS training Training date must be within the last 12 months
3. Self-read cleanroom training documents Safety Presentation and Safety Manual
4. Take the online QUIZ Submission is an alternative to signing the Bluebook
5. User agreement signed by PI
6. Complete new account registration on iLab
7. Download mobile App for documenting actual equipment usage iOS Mobile App or Android Mobile App

Each cleanroom user is required to do following each year (by July 1st):

1. Self-read training documents Safety Presentation and Safety Manual
2. Take online QUIZ Submission is an alternative to signing the Bluebook.
3. Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) NOTE: SDS can be accessed by scanning QR code on chemical container

Normal IMSE cleanroom operating hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, except on university holidays. IMSE strongly encourages users to perform their experiments during normal working hours. No IMSE staff are available after-hours. WashU Safety response may be delayed as well.

Access the form

Submit this form by 3 PM along with the name of your Buddy. Emails sent after 3 PM will be reviewed the next working day. IMSE requires the buddy system during any after-hours work. Buddies must not participate in the experiment except for assistance related to safety. The Buddy must be a trained cleanroom user and familiar with IMSE safety protocols.

All after-hours work (including weekends and holidays) must be reviewed by your PI and approved by IMSE staff. To gain after-hours access to the cleanroom you will need a swipe card issued by a staff member. Cleanroom swipe cards must be returned the next business day, or a $25 "lost card" fee will be charged.

Please be aware that limited assistance is available from WashU EHS and Facilities after-hours. In case of emergency, contact campus police at 935-5555. Your PI must be aware of your after-hours work and may have to come to campus if WUPD deems it necessary. Your PI will be your primary contact for any safety issues and is responsible to follow-up. IMSE staff will not be held responsible for any incident (or accident) that occurs after-hours. Read IMSE Safety Manual for more details.

Next steps:

1. Wait for email confirmation from the Fab Manager
2. Borrow white cleanroom access swipe card from IMSE staff

All users are required to take the mandatory EHS Lab Safety training, lab-specific safety training, and equipment specific training courses. A thorough understanding of the risks and mitigation steps are critical for the safety of each user. Training must be documented in the Bluebook which is kept in room L52 Rudolph Hall. 

Steps are required before equipment specific training is scheduled:

1. Submit online training request
2. Complete EHS training Training date must be within last 12 months
3. Self-read training document Safety Manual Submission is an alternative to signing the Bluebook
4. User agreement signed by PI
5. Complete new account registration on iLab
6. Download mobile App for documenting actual equipment usage iOS Mobile App or Android Mobile App

Each L27 lab user is required to do following each year (by July 1st):

1. Submit online training request
2. Self-read training document Safety Manual Submission is an alternative to signing the Bluebook
3. Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) NOTE: SDS can be accessed by scanning QR code on chemical container