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Author Title

Thomas S. Ferraguto ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory Director

Emerging Technology and Innovation Center Operations Manual

DOC ID : RES-07-001-A

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

Title Dept. Name (Printed) Signature Date

Vice Provost of Research Research Julie Chen

Associate Vice Chancellor Facilities Thomas Dreyer

Director of Capital Projects Project Jean Robinson

EEM Director EEM Richard Lemoine

REV DESCRIPTION DATE

A Initial Release 8/21/2012

ETIC Facilities Operations Manual 13Aug2012 RES-07-001-A

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................3

1.0 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................3 2.0 Description ...................................................................................................................................................3

Related Documents ....................................................................................................................................................4 3.0 List related internal documents: ...................................................................................................................4 4.0 List related external documents: ..................................................................................................................4

Operations ..................................................................................................................................................................5 5.0 ETIC Document Naming Convention ...........................................................................................................5 6.0 Organization Management (see appendix for Organization Chart) ..............................................................5 7.0 Function Areas (Core Research Facilities) ..................................................................................................5 8.0 ETIC Building Access – Users and Visitor ...................................................................................................6

Safety and Emergency Response Procedures ...........................................................................................................8 9.0 Safety Systems.............................................................................................................................................8

Business Operations Core Research Facilities ........................................................................................................15 10.0 Reserving Equipment .............................................................................................................................15 11.0 Reserving Conference Rooms ...............................................................................................................15 12.0 Research Unit Individual Operational Procedures will contain the following criteria ..............................15 13.0 Property Management ............................................................................................................................16 14.0 Equipment Maintenance .........................................................................................................................16 15.0 Building Maintenance .............................................................................................................................16 16.0 Housekeeping .........................................................................................................................................17 17.0 Power Outages .......................................................................................................................................17 18.0 Information Technology ..........................................................................................................................17

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................18


Introduction

1.0 Purpose

1.1 This Document is meant to be a general guide for the “Users” of the University of Massachusett Lowell Emerging Technology and Innovations Center. Detailed processes and procedures authored by specific “Research Unit Owners” will be referenced throughout.

2.0 Description

2.1 The Emerging Technology and Innovation Center is an 87,000 square foot research facility at the University of Massachusetts Lowell North Campus. The “E.T.I.C.” facility consists of 6 Research Units: ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory,ETIC Characterization Lab, Saab Plastics High Bay ,1

st & 2

nd Floor Nano Research, 3

rd Floor Nano Medical Research & 4

th Floor

Corporate Research. The ETIC Facility integrates dedicated university sponsored research, outside research from other universities and businesses and corporate sponsored research.

2.2 The ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory is a 4200 square foot bay and chase designed laboratory, with clean zones ranging from ISO Class 3 – ISO Class 5. The equipment set is designed for supporting both Nano and micro image transfer, metallization and etch. In addition , adjacent to the Nanofabrication Clean Room is The ETIC Bio Cleanroom. The equipment set is designed to integrate Nano fabrication and biological sciences. The Bio Cleanroom is restricted to UML research. The nano fabrication laboratory equipment is available for both internal and external (trained) users for the cost of providing that service, as a “Non-Profit Research Center”. The ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory is a Research Instruments and Services Facility

2.3 The ETIC Characterization lab is a state of the art metrology laboratory, with designed to shield the SEM, TEM, and FIB from EMI & Vibration. The Characterization Lab provides services for both UMass staff and students and outside researchers. The ETIC Characterization Lab is a Research Instruments and Services Facility.

2.4 The Mark and Elisia Saab High Bay Plastics Manufacturing Center is a 3200 sq. ft. flexible manufacturing space for advanced plastics processing techniques. The two story facility has a 5 ton capacity overhead crane which traverses the full length of the room. The extended ceiling height will facilitate processes such as blown film extrusion. The overhead crane will facilitate equipment installation and tool changes for processes like injection molding. The facilities equipment is available for both internal and external (trained) users for the cost of providing that service, as a “Non-profit Center”. The Saab High Bay Plastics Manufacturing Center is a Campus Research Facility (Closed-assess).

2.1 The 1

st & 2

nd Floor Plastics Research Laboratories (The 1

st & 2

nd Floor Plastics Research

Laboratories (Get input TBD) The Nanomanufacturing Research Laboratories consists of 7392 square feet of laboratory space supporting research in nanomanufacturing. This space includes an instrumentation laboratory with thermal analysis and other instrumentation; a wet chemistry laboratory; and a dry chemistry laboratory. Also included are the the 1

st floor Aerosol Laboratory and general purpose labs on the 2

nd floor. Some

equipment in these facilities is available for Nanomanufacturing Center members; internal users; and external users. The Nanomanufacturing Research Laboratories are part of the UMass Lowell Nanomanufacturing Center (Closed Access)


2.2 The 3rd

Floor Nano Medical Research Laboratories (Future Use)

2.3 The 4th Floor Corporate Research Laboratories Restricted (Future Use)

Related Documents

3.0 List related internal documents:

3.1 University of Massachusetts Lowell Chemical Hygiene Plan

3.2 RES-01-001-A ETIC Nanofabrication Cleanroom Gowning Procedure

3.3 EEM-07-001-A ETIC Master Document Control Manual

3.4 EEM-07-002-A Level 1 Safety Training

3.5 EEM-07-003-A Level 2 Safety Training

3.6 EEM-07-004-A General Emergency Evacuation Plan

3.7 EEM-07-005-A Chemical Ordering ,Delivery and Storage

3.8 EEM-07-006-A Toxic Gas Cylinder Change Procedure.

3.9 EEM 07-007-A SOP Template

3.10 EEM-07-008-A Hazardous Equipment Review Checklist

3.11 EEM-07-009-A Compressed Gas Cylinder Ordering, Delivery and Storage

3.12 EEM-07-010-A Clean Room Wing 1st Floor Emergency Evacuation Map & Procedure

3.13 EEM-07-011-A North Wing 1st Floor Emergency Evacuation Map & Procedure

3.14 EEM-07-012-A South Wing 1st Floor Emergency Evacuation Map & Procedure

3.15 EEM-07-013-A North Wing 2nd

Floor Emergency Evacuation Map & Procedure

3.16 EEM-07-014-A South Wing 2nd

Floor Emergency Evacuation Map & Procedure

3.17 EEM-07-015-A Cleanroom Wing Characterization Lab Emergency Evacuation Map and Procedure

3.18 Core Research Facility Guidelines.

3.19 Facilities Service Request SOP

4.0 List related external documents:

4.1 ISO Standard 14644-1


Operations

5.0 ETIC Document Naming Convention

5.1 Area (RES, EEM) , Core Research Facility Number- Serial Document Number- Letter Revision (Example: RES-02-001-A represents, ETIC, Characterization Lab, 1

st document for

Bio Clean Room, revision A. RES references Research, EEM references Safety.

5.2 01- Nano Fabrication Laboratory, 02 – Characterization Lab, 03- Saab Plastics High Bay, 04- 1

st & 2

nd Floor Nano Research, 05- 3

rd Floor Nano Medical Research, 06- 4

th Floor

Corporate Research, 07 ETIC Facility Wide, 08 University Wide

6.0 Organization Management (see appendix for Organization Chart)

6.1 ETIC Administration is directed from the Nano Research Offices near the Atrium and coordinated by the Nano Research Coordinator.

6.2 The Facility is managed day to day by the ETIC Operations Committee consisting of the ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory Director, EEM Sr. Lab Safety Specialist, ETIC Facilities Manager, Plastic Lab Manager and the Nano Research Coordinator. The Chair of the Committee will be appointed by the ETIC Management Committee and serve a two year term. The ETIC Operations Committee will meet weekly.

6.3 The ETIC Operations Committee reports directly to ETIC Management Committee, consisting of the Vice Provost of Research, The Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Director of Capital Projects, Director of Facilities Operations and Services and the Director of EEM. The Chair of the Committee will be elected by it’s members and serve a two year term.

6.4 There are 6 Core Research Facilities that are represented by Core Research Facility Owners for those functional areas (Described Below)

7.0 Functional Areas (Research Facilities)

7.1 Laboratory and office space in the ETIC will be assigned by the Vice Provost of Research for the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

7.2 Occupants of the ETIC Facility must be either support staff or members of the Nano Research Faculty. The Core Research Facilities are as follows.

7.2.1 ETIC Nano Fabrication Laboratory – Open to all qualified – trained users. A user fee for each piece of equipment has been established by Business Manager-Core Research. Facilities Users must be certified by EEM and the Director of Clean Room Operations before they are allowed to enter the clean room and operate equipment. Scheduling, access, training requirements, operational protocols and penalties are the sole responsibility of the Director of Clean Room Operations, with approval from the ETIC Operations Committee. Bio Area – Restricted to Bio Researchers - access, training requirements, operational protocols and penalties are the responsibility of the Director of Clean Room Operations, with approval from the ETIC Operations Committee.

7.2.2 Saab Plastics High Bay – Restricted to Plastics Researchers 1st Floor Plastics-

Plastics Research- Restricted to Faculty Supervised Research


7.2.3 Characterization Lab – Open as service provider. A service fee has been established by the Business Manager-Core Research. Scheduling is the responsibility of the Characterization Lab Manager.

7.2.4 1st &2

nd Floor Nano Research - Restricted to Faculty Supervised Research and

outside approved users.

7.2.5 3rd

Floor Nano Medical Research – Restricted to Faculty Supervised Research (Future Use)

7.2.6 4th Floor Corporate Research – Restricted to Corporate Sponsor (Future Use)

7.3 Each Research Unit is responsible for their own equipment, training requirements, scheduling, operational procedures & functional restrictions. All operational procedures must be approved by the ETIC Operations Committee.

7.4 CRF (Core Research Facility) Database is the vehicle for record keeping for Key Card Access, Safety and Equipment Training. All such records are maintained by the individual “Core Research Facility Owner” in the CRF Database.

8.0 ETIC Building Access – Users and Visitor

8.1 Operational Hours 7:00AM- 6:00PM (* access can be granted off hours to approved personnel, by the Research Unit Owner, with approval from the ETIC Operations Committee.

8.2 CRF (Core Research Facility) Database is official repository for training records and access approvals. Write Access to this database is given to the Research Unit Owners. This database is maintained by the of the Core Research Facilities Business Manager. Access requests are made by the individual Research Unit Owners and must be approved by the ETIC Operations Committee. Training records are recorded in the CRF database by the Research Unit Owner. The Information in said database is delivered to the Associate Director of UCard Services, for update into the security database.

8.3 ETIC Facility Access and Training (Encompasses entire ETIC Facility)

8.3.1 ETIC Facility Users Training Level 1 (see Safety Systems for definitions)

8.3.2 This general training allowing access to the public areas only

8.3.3 Training can be conducted by a Research Unit Owner and documented in the CRF Database, but must be approved by the ETIC Operations Committee.

8.3.4 Level 1 Safety Training can be conduced by the Core Research Facility Owners or desingnee per the EEM ETIC Level Safety Protocol EEM-07-001-A.

8.4 ETIC Facility Visitors Access and Training

8.4.1 Visitors must be accompanied by ETIC user with approved access and have approval from the Research Unit Owner

8.4.2 Training for Visitors to ETIC Facility must be performed by a Research Unit Owner or their approved designee per EEM-002-A Level 1 Safety Protocol

8.4.3 Visitor must where a Visitors badge on at all time.

8.4.4 Each Research Unit Owner will provide a unique visitors badge naming THAT Research Unit, THAT visitor is allowed to access to.


8.5 Access Privileges Approval is determined by approvals submitted by the Research Unit Owner to the ETIC Operations Committee.

8.6 Access Privileges Revocation Can is done by a Research Unit Owner, the ETIC Operations Committee, the ETIC Management Committee or UML Campus Police.

8.7 Access Privileges Reinstatement Requests must be done in writing and submitted to the revoking body and The ETIC Operations Committee for review.

8.8 Safety Training Documentation

8.8.1 Equipment Competency and Certifications must be approved by EEM

8.8.2 Safety Training records are kept in the CRF Database and EEM

8.8.3 Card Access can only be granted if the appropriate Safety training has been completed and is approved by EEM.

8.9 Certification for Equipment Use & Documentation (Applicable to all Research Units)

8.9.1 Written Standard Operating Procedures are required for Equipment and Processes that have the following hazards : Chemicals with an NFP rating 3 and or 4, Lasers, Radiation (Ionizing and Non-Ionizing), Radioactive Material Nano Particles, Biological Materials, High Pressure Systems greater than 30 PSI, High Voltage (>110V) and Equipment with mechanical hazards.

8.9.2 Certified Trainers are designated by the Research Unit Owners

8.9.3 SOPS must be on record and available on line to train users.

8.9.4 All Process Procedures must have safety section and be approved by EEM

8.9.5 All Equipment Certifications must be approved by both the Research Unit Owner and EEM . Users must be trained by per the “EEM-07-003-A Level 2 Safety Training”

8.9.6 Training Records are to be kept in the CRF Database and EEM.

8.10 ETIC Research Access and Training (Applicable to all Research Units)

8.10.1 Research Unit Training will be conducted by a designee approved by both the ETIC Operations Committee and the specific Research Unit leader.

8.10.2 All Research Unit users must have Level 1 Safety Training before beginning Equipment Certification User Training

8.10.3 Research Unit Users are allowed access to the Reseach Units from 7AM- 6:00PM by themselves (i.e. without an accompanying user). In off hours a certified user must have accompanying certified user. Access to a Research Unit during off hours without a certified accompanying user is cause for revocation of Access privileges.

8.10.4 Research Unit Training will be provided by the individual Research Unit Owner or their designee. Key card access will not be provided unless safety and any specific lab training have been recorded and approved in the CRF database.

8.10.5 Visitors Access to each individual Research Unit is allowed when approved by Research Unit Owner or their designee. The Visitor must be accompanied by a Certified Users at ALL Times and wear an ETIC Badge at ALL Times.

8.10.6 Specific rules for individual Research Units is to be approved the ETIC Operation Committee, before being released.


Safety and Emergency Response Procedures

9.0 Safety Systems

9.1 Fire Protection

CALL 2911 FOR ANY FIRE, MEDICAL, CHEMICAL RELATED EMERGENCY

9.2 There is an outside emergency call box just outside the clean room wing of building

near STAIR 3.

9.2.1 Fire Protection encompasses various systems working together to create a safe environment for research and they are as follows

9.2.2 Automatic Sprinklers, Fire Alarm Systems and Components, Local Fire suppression units, Smoke Control systems, Emergency Generators to support life safety systems during power outages. Fire extinquishers and manual fire pull stations are present. Read evacuation maps posted at all stairwells and elevator lobbies for more detail about locations fire extinquishers and pull stations.

9.3 Toxic Gas Monitoring

9.3.1 There is a fixed toxic gas monitoring system monitors for gaseous chemical releases in the clean room and in the HPM room associated with the clean room. Gas sensors will be placed in gas cabinets, equipment exhaust and in breathing zone areas. For toxic gases, the low level alarm is set at 25% of the Threshold Limit Value (TLV is an 8 hour average chemical exposure limit..a person is required to wear a respirator if above the TLV) for that gas and the high level alarm is set at 75% the TLV for that gas. For flammable gases the low level alarm will be set at 10% of the lower explosive limit (LEL) and the high level alarm is set at 20% the LEL for the gas.

9.3.2 Blue Strobes indicate a potential toxic gas leak in a person’s breathing zone. A low

level toxic gas leak in the breathing zone will trigger the blue lights in the clean room only (occupants must leave clean room when the blue lights flash).

9.3.3 If a leak in the breathing zone reaches the high level the blue light and the building fire alarm system will sound and all ETIC occupants will be required to evacuate the building.

9.3.4 If there is a leak in a vented enclosure, such as a gas cabinet, occupants will be notified by a voice messaging system to evacuate the clean room only.

9.3.5 If the toxic gas system detects a leak all hazardous gas cylinders will automatically be closed via an emergency shut off valve within each gas cabinet. A team of trained UML emergency responders will come together to investigate and hazardous condition.

9.4 Accident Reporting

9.4.1 All accidents within the University must be reported. A special phone extension,

X2911 has been established for this purpose and is manned 24 hours a day in the University Police Office. An outside line is also available 24 hours a day for calls to

the University Police: 978-934-2394. For more details see each labs Chemical Hygiene Plan Chapter 3.

9.5 Exhaust Ventilation


9.5.1 Exhaust Ventilation is provided at all locations where hazardous materials are in use. The ventilation is monitored by a safisticated building management system. The first floor laboratory exhaust ventilation systems are equipped with HEPA filtration. This design is to prevent human engineerined nanomaterials from exiting the exhaust ducts on the roof.

9.6 Emergency Facilities

9.6.1 First aid kits will be available in the main research area corridors on each floor in the ETIC building. All kits will be stocked by E&EM.

9.6.2 Cleanroom Emergency Response Station .In room 170 located near clean room is an emergency response station that will house emergency response equipment. This equipment consists of Self-contained breathing apparatus’s, chemical spill materials, portable toxic gas detectors and other emergency response materials. This will be maintained by E&EM.

9.6.3 Environment & Emergency Management Office.The Office of Environment & Emergency Management (E&EM) will have a designated office in ETIC. The E&EM representative will be a safety officer responsible for EEM training, EEM risk management, emergency coordinator, Document Review, Toxic gas monitoring administrator, performing hazard assessments, chemical review management, lab inspections, assist labs with the implementation of the chemical hygiene plan. This representative is available for all your EEM needs.

9.6.4 Fire Command Center. In room 102, located to the left as you enter ETIC lobby from the grassy quad, will be all the building controls. For instance, the fire alarm and toxic gas system controls will be located there. This area of the building will be the first place emergency responders will gather. It is here where the emergency responders will discover what is happening and where the problem is located.

9.7 Emergency Access

9.7.1 When practical, emergency responders will consult with the Cleanroom Staff and/or Laboratory Staff before entering facility. For gaseous or liquid chemical releases, it is strongly recommended that a staff member be contacted prior to emergency responders entering the facility. Emergency responders must all report to the Fire Command Center for fire and toxic gas alarms and other building related emergencies.


9.8 Emergency Exit Locations and Outdoor Rally Locations

9.9 Emergency Procedures

9.9.1 Evacuations Procedures: ETIC Emergency Evacuation Procedures will be given to all building occupants and researchers using the facility. Each new researcher using the facility will be given an evacuation plan and the plan will be described to them during the safety orientation in each lab area.

9.9.2 When the HAZ-MAT station is activated blue strobes will sound and the ETIC fire alarm will evacuate all building occupants.

9.9.3 Evacuation Ralley Points. There are 2 outside meeting sites (rally points). All occupants in the clean room wing of ETIC should report to Meeting/Rally Site #1 (located in front of Lydon Libray entrance) and all others should report to Meeting/Rally Site #2 (located in the handicap parking area near the loading dock). See map above for details as to where to meet once outside. The red star on the maps indicate the outdoor meeting sites.

9.9.4 Re-Occupancy of the Building

9.9.4.1 The local Fire Department, EEM or University Police will advise when you may re-enter the buidling.

9.9.5 Evacuation Procedures for people with disabilities

9.9.6 If you have a disability and are unable to evacuate: stay calm, and take steps to protect yourself. If possible, call 2911 or 978-934-2911 to inform emergency


9.9.7 dispatcher where you are or where you will be moving to. If you must move we recommend the following

9.9.8 Move to an exterior enclosed fire stairwell.

9.9.9 Request persons exiting by way of the stairwell to notify the Fire Department of your location.

9.9.10 While in fire stairwell await emergency personnel.

9.9.11 Further details about the ETIC emergency evacuation procedure can be found in EEM-07-004-A Emergency Evacuation Plan

9.9.12 IF YOU FIND FIRE OR SMOKE: Immediately exit the building via the primary exit route and pull the nearest fire alarm pull station (fire alarm pull stations are located at the entrance to every fire exit stairwell). Exit the the building via the ground floor discharge. Do not use the elevator. Once outside, proceed to the designated meeting sites.

9.9.13 Initiation of an Evacuation via Toxic Gas System The evacuation of a facility can be initiated by activating (pressing in) the blue HAZ-MAT box located at all entrances to the cleanroom and all exits from the clean room and the HPM room (gas cabinet room serving the clean room). Utilize the HAZ-MAT stations if you suspect imminent danger or smell a toxic gas or suspect a hazardous gas leak in area.

9.10 Emergency Responders

9.10.1 There will be a designated ETIC building emergency response team. To volunteer for one of these teams, please contact the ETIC Safety Office at 978-934-2672

9.11 Fire

9.11.1 Fire Life Safety Equipment

Sprinkler systems and water flow detection devices are present in ETIC Smoke detectors are installed throughout ETIC. Manually activated fire alarm pull stations are located at all exit points. Emergency lighting will activate automatically in a power failure and last for a minimum of 90 minutes.Illuminated exit signs indicate proper emergency exit paths.

9.12 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS.The following describes appropriate actions to be taken by the University staff, faculty and students when spills of hazardous substances occur. In general, hazardous spills regardless of size, will be abated/corrected only by personnel specifically trained in spill clean-up operations or by the University Spill Team. Only those individuals who are properly equipped and fully aware of the hazards in handling the specific substance(s) spilled, the associated health and environmental effects and compatibility(ies) of the substance(s) should endeavor to correct spill situations

9.12.1 NOTES: Only trained persons familiar with the substance spilled and who have proper training and proper personal protective equipment should consider cleaning up a spill.

Personal protective equipment (such as, but not limited to, goggles, Tyvek suits,

respirators, gloves) should be worn. Material safety data sheets are either available in each laboratory, or from EHS at 2618, or from the University Police at 2911. These material safety data sheets shall be used as the main source of information for evaluating the spilled substance. For additional information or training concerning this procedure, please contact EEM at 2618.


9.13 RESPONSE PROCEDURE: “SMALL SPILLS” ( DEFINED AS ONE LITER OR LESS)

9.13.1 Ventilate with outside air (if possible) and close hallway doors.

9.13.2 Secure area (lock doors).

9.13.3 Call University Police at 2911 and provide the following information:

9.13.4 Your name

9.13.5 Building name and room number of spill

9.13.6 Name of substance spilled

9.13.7 Approximate amount spilled

9.13.8 Injuries, names of persons affected

9.13.9 State if you will be cleaning up the (small) spill or whether the University Spill Team should be notified.

9.13.10 Meet with University Police official at an agreed upon location.

9.13.11 Identify yourself.

9.14 RESPONSE PROCEDURE: “LARGE SPILLS” ( DEFINED AS GREATER THAN ONE LITER) or when a spill involves a substance that is considered immediately dangerous to life, health or safety. The University Police will contact the University Spill Team.

9.14.1 Evacuate immediately and, if conditions allow, secure room (i.e. close doors which separate the room from the rest of the building.)Ventilate with outside air (if possible) and close hallway doors.

9.14.2 Secure area (lock doors).

9.14.3 Call University Police at 2911 and provide the following information:

9.14.4 Your name

9.14.5 Building name and room number of spill

9.14.6 Name of substance spilled

9.14.7 Approximate amount spilled

9.14.8 Injuries, names of persons affected

9.14.9 State if you will be cleaning up the (small) spill or whether the University Spill Team should be notified.

9.14.10 Meet with University Police official at an agreed upon location.

9.14.11 Identify yourself.

9.15 Hazardous Gas Release

9.15.1 Toxic gas monitors are located in strategic areas in the clean room to detect a gas leaks. If a gas leak occurs in a persons breathing zone the gas monitor will trigger a a response system. If a gas leak is detected emergency shut off valves will close preventing gas from continuously releasing.


If a person detects a gas leak and the toxic gas alarm does not sound the person is instructed to activate any of the blue HAZ-MAT buttons located at all exits in clean room. This will trigger blue strobes (shutting off all toxic gas flow) and will also set off the fire alarm leading to a building evacuation.

9.16 Gas and Chemical Delivery Procedure

9.16.1 All chemicals will be delivered to each lab by Environmental & Emergency Management technicians and the lab manager or designee is required to sign for each chemical delivered. For further details see procedure EEM-07-005 Chemical Ordering and Delivery Management Procedure.

9.17 Gas Cylinder Changing Procedures

9.17.1 There will be a procedure for changing toxic gases and the procedure is EEM- 07-006 Toxic Gas Cylinder Change Procedure.

9.18 New Chemicals

9.18.1 All chemicals must be approved by EEM before they are purchased.

9.19 Existing Chemicals

9.19.1 All existing Chemicals will be inventoried by EEM and will be stored in compliance with EEM 07-007-A Chemical Storage Guidelines in ETIC

9.20 New Processes

9.20.1 New equipment with high hazards must be reviewed by ETIC Operations Committee using form EEM-07-008-A Hazardous Equipment Review Checklist. This will be completed before it released to researchers for use.

9.20.2 All new hazardous processes will be reviewed by the ETIC Operations Committee. If a new process has health hazards or physical hazards associated with it a written standard operating procedure is needed. Place all hazardous process SOPs in each labs Chemical Hygiene Plan.

9.21 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

9.21.1 All labs in ETIC must complete section 12 of the Chemical Hygiene Plan when selecting PPE for hazardous tasks in each lab. High hazard tasks will require more PPE than the minimum PPE listed above. EEM is available to asssit with this important safety protocol.

9.21.2 Choosing the Correct Type of PPE: In order to determine the correct PPE to wear in the ETIC laboratories, it is important to first assess the hazards of all materials and/or equipment in the workspace. At a minimum, the following PPE shoud be worn in all laboratories where hazardous materials are handled and stored: lab coat, safety glasses and proper gloves.

9.21.3 Foot Protection:. You must wear closed toes shoes in each laboratory.(Sandals, flip flops, clogs, and cloth/canvas shoes do not provide adequate protection for your feet when there is a chemical spill)

9.21.4 Personal Clothing: Shorts and skirts are not allowed in laboratories where hazardous materials are used because it is inappropriate to leave large areas of skin exposed. Instead, pants must be worn in the laboratories as well as laboratory coats.


9.21.5 Nanofabrication Laboratory: Required PPE for the clean room will be explained in the clean room safety orientation course. The clean room safety manual will also describe the required PPE for each process area.

9.21.6 Bio-clean room: Required PPE for the bio-clean room will be explained in the clean room safety orientation course. The clean room safety manual will also describe the required PPE for each process area including the bio-clean room area.

9.22 Chemical Usage Rules

9.22.1 Chemical Waste (refer to the labs Chemical Hygiene Plan chapter 5).

9.22.2 Material Safety Data Sheets (each lab is responsible for knowing how to gain access to MSDS’s and to print one out if necessary). See chapter 4 of Chemical Hygiene Plan for details about Material Safety Data sheets.

9.22.3 Compressed Gas Cylinders: Refer to EEM-07-009 Working Safely with Compressed Gases.

9.22.4 Non-Toxic Gases Refer to EEM-07-009-A Working Safely with Compressed Gases.

9.22.5 Toxic Gasses: Refer to EEM-07-006-A Toxic Gas Cylinder Change Procedure


Business Operations Core Research Facilities

10.0 Reserving Equipment

10.1.1 Reserving Equipment is done through the CRF Database. You can only reserve equipment you are certified on by the Core Research Facility Owner. This often includes specialized safety training and general EEM Training.

10.2 Reserving Services

10.2.1 Reserving Services is done through the CRF Database. Services can be reserved only if you are an approved user (per the

10.3 Billing Polices

10.3.1 All Billing is handled by the CRF Business Manager

10.3.2 Facility user access can be suspended for non-payment.

11.0 Reserving Conference Rooms

11.1 There 12 Conferences rooms available through the R25 reservation, through events Services .http://www.uml.edu/Events/Reservation-Policy.aspx , [email protected], or via phone at 978-934-3888.

12.0 Research Unit Individual Operational Procedures will contain the following criteria

12.1 Clothing Requirement – All Users must wear Shirts, Long Pants and closed toe shoes before gowning in clean room attire.

12.2 Gowning Procedure

12.3 Personal Protection Equipment

12.4 Compressed Gases

12.5 Exhaust Hoods

12.6 Toxic Materials

12.7 Buddy Policy

12.8 Chemicals

12.8.1 Wash Bottle & (Quantities less than 1 Gallon)

12.8.2 Transporting Chemicals

12.9 Equipment Maintenance

12.10 Housekeeping

12.11 Evacuation

http://www.uml.edu/Events/Reservation-Policy.aspx

mailto:[email protected]


13.0 Property Management

13.1 UML assets are to be inventoried per UML Policies Asset Management Control at 3584.

14.0 Equipment Maintenance

14.1 All general building maintenance and repairs will be executed under the supervision of the UML Operations & Services department.

14.2 All work requests will be submitted through the Campus “Computerized Maintenance Management System” (CAMIS). The request prompt can be found on the UML Facility web page.

14.3 All Facility work will be coordinated through the ETIC Facility Manager located on the second floor in room 221 ext. 4560.

14.4 The Facility Manager will coordinate all involvement with UML and contracted technicians.

14.5 Lab and cleanroom personal are not to attempt any physical, mechanical or electrical repairs or modifications to any facility equipment, facility or building systems under any circumstances.

14.6 All facility equipment and building system documentation will be kept under the control of the ETIC Facility Manager.

14.7 A work order must be submitted to initiate a capital project. All capital project work will be approved by the ETIC Management Committee.

15.0 Building Maintenance

15.1 Service for general building request such as: Hot and Cold calls, Water leaks, Keys, Lights, etc. Can be requested via work order or calling ext. 2601 for immediate needs.

15.2 Elevator service response to entrapment can be requested by calling ext. 2601 between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm weekdays and Campus Police during off hours, holidays and weekends.

15.3 Exterior grounds will be managed by Operations and Services grounds crew. Trash containers will be emptied daily, vegetation will be maintained and snow and ice will be removed as needed to maintain safe conditions in inclement weather.

15.4 It is the responsibility of UML Operations & Service department to maintain and repair all fire alarms, fire suppression systems, stairway pressurizations and building management systems.

15.5 See the safety section of this document for building evacuation.


16.0 Housekeeping

16.1 General housekeeping will be defined as open areas, common space, and office areas.

16.2 Laboratories and Cleanrooms will be defined as hazardous areas.

16.3 All general housekeeping will be performed by UML Operations & Services technicians.

16.4 All laboratory and cleanroom (hazardous) housekeeping will be performed by trained individuals versed in the hazards of the areas and approved by Lab, cleanroom, O & S and EEM authorities and the ETIC Operations Committee.

16.5 Trash

16.5.1 Central hallway containers will be available for trash and recycling. These containers will be emptied daily.

16.5.2 Office waste will be brought to the central hallway trash containers.

16.5.3 Laboratory general waste will be collected daily.

16.5.4 UMass Lowell is a Recycle-Zero Sort Facility

16.6 Office Service

16.6.1 Floor and carpet cleaning service can be arranged via work order request.

16.7 Bulletin Boards

16.7.1 Bulletin Board content must be approved by the ETIC Operations Committee

16.7.2 Wall Hangings of any kind must be approved by the ETIC Operations Committee

17.0 Power Outages

17.1 It is the responsibility of UML Operations & Service department to perform general maintenance, repairs and operate the emergency back-up generator located just outside the loading dock.

18.0 Information Technology

18.1 Contact IT for Phones service, Internet connections, computer issues

18.2 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone: On campus, dial ext. 4357 or 978-934-4357 To dial toll-free, call 1-866-435-7437 (1-866-Help-Here) Email: [email protected] On-campus location: Olsen Hall, Room 107

18.3 http://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Get-Help/Faculty-Staff-Help-Center.aspx



http://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Get-Help/Faculty-Staff-Help-Center.aspx


Appendix ETIC Organization Chart

University of Massachusetts Lowell ETIC Functional Organization Chart

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Vice Provost Of Research Julie Chen

Associate Vice Chancellor of

Facilities Thomas Dreyer

EE&M Director Richard Lemoine

Director of Capital Projects Jean

Robinson

ETIC EEM Specialist Nano Technology

Co-Chairs Joey Mead and Carol Barry

Characterization Lab Manager Earl

Ada

Plastics High Bay and Lab Manager

Robert Malloy

ETIC Nanofabrication

Laboraory Thomas S. Ferraguto

ETIC EE&M Specialist John

Sweeney

Nano Technology Administrator Lois

Heath 1st & 2nd Floor

Plastics High Bay and Lab Manager Robert Malloy 1st

Floor

ETIC Facilities Manager Gary

Delehanty

ETIC Facilities Manager Gary

Delehanty

3rd Flood Nano Medicine TBD

CRF Business Manager Theresa

Hameline

Characterization Lab Manager Earl

Ada

Nano Technology CO-Chairs Joey Mead and Carol

Barry

Plastics High Bay and Lab Manager Robert Malloy 1st

Floor

3rd Flood Nano Medicine TBD

4th Floor Corporate Research TBD

Director of Facilities Operations and Services Donald

Lampron

ETIC Nanofabrication

Laboraory Thomas S. Ferraguto


ETIC Contacts Last First Title UML ext email

Barry Carol Co-Chair Plastics Engineering 3436 Carol_Barry @uml.edu

Chen Julie Vice Provost of Research 2226 [email protected]

Delehanty Gary ETIC Facilities Manager 4650 [email protected]

Dreyer Thomas Associate Vice Chancellor 4801 Thomas [email protected]

Ferraguto Thomas ETIC Nanofabrication Laboratory Director 1809 [email protected]

Gavriel Fred Owners Project Executive 4834 [email protected]

Goodman James ETIC Nabofabrication Equipment Manager James_Goodman @uml.edu

Heath Lois Nano Research Coodinator 3188 [email protected]

Lampron Donald Director of Facilities Operations and Services 2607 [email protected]

Lemoine Richard EEM Director 2619 Richard_Lemoine @uml.edu

Macdonald Glenn Associate Director EEM 2632 [email protected]

Malloy Robert Plastics Engineering Chair 3435 [email protected]

Mead Joey Co-Chair Plastics Engineering 3446 [email protected]

Robinson Jean Director of Capital Projects 4545 [email protected]