UNAM Laboratory and Building Safety Council and Clean Room Safety Council develops and manages the center’s environmental and occupational health and safety policies, and inspect laboratories and clean rooms according to these policies. Aimed at minimizing the environmental and health impact of laboratory hazards, the councils organize safety trainings and exams, which are mandatory to all UNAM users.
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ELECTROPLATING
THERMAL EVAPORATOR
E-BEAM EVAPORATOR
ASHER
XeF2
MAS ALIGNER NANOIMP
SPINNER 1/2
OPTIC MICROSCOPE 1/2
OPTICAL PROFILOMETER
STYLUS PROFILOMETER
ORGANIK EVAPORATOR
SCRUBBER
CLEANROOM SUPPLIES
GAS CYLINDERS
ULTRA DI WATER
DEWAR REFILL
ACID BASE SOLV. WET BENCH
CLEANROOM CLOTHES WASHING
Watch the video by the CBS of USA to learn the dangers of working in a lab environment.
As a part of laboratory safety training, all UNAM users are required to watch the video in the link below and return a signed form that states that they have completed the requirement to UNAM administration.
Here is a series of four fun but informative videos prepared by the University of Michigan ECE department.
Please make sure that you secure the gas cylinders before you store or transport. Never leave a gas cylinder untied to a fixture. Although in German, the video on the left gives a good illustration of the destructive power of the gas cylinders. You may fast forward to 2:45, where the action begins! Also you can find the video on handling gas cylinders safely on the left as well.
Handling Hydrofluoric acid requires special care. Please click the title to learn proper HF use and handling!
Health Hazards
Emergency Equipment
Work Procedures
Emergency Equipment
You can access to MSDS files by clicking the link above. Also keep in mind that chemical manufacturers will also provide MSDS’s.