IS 117: Electronics and Computer Lab
Aviation and Technology
Lab Director: Seth Bates, Staff Deb Creed
Phone Number: 408 924-3219, 3227, 3190
Email: seth.bates@sjsu.edu
Office: IS 111
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
408-924-2222 (from cell phone)
911 (from campus phone)
In the event of fire, hazardous chemical spills, or
injuries, contact lab director or technician if nearby, or
call emergency numbers above immediately.
Unsupervised work is not permitted after normal
business hours without consent of the lab director.
Technician: Nhan Luu
Phone Number: 408-924-3212
Email: Nhan.Luu@sjsu.edu
Office: IS 129
LAB HAZARDS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Chemicals: None
Flammables: None
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Eye Protection: e.g. Goggles, safety glasses, NA
Clothing: e.g. No loose clothing, no unsecured long
hair, no jewelry, close toed shoes, lab coats, aprons
Additional PPE: not required.
Safety Data Sheets (formerly called MSDS) for all chemicals can be found at:
http://www.sjsu.edu/fdo/departments/ehs/msds/index.html
LAB RULES
2. Hazardous Waste
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No Hazardous Materials are stored in this laboratory
2. Compressed Gas
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Only compressed air, building supply, is used in this laboratory
Machinery and Electronic Test Stations
 Eye protection is required at all times.
 Close-toed shoes (leather, if welding) are required. Always secure anything that might get caught in moving
machinery, such as long hair, jewelry, ID badges, loose clothing, and neckties.
 Never use a machine or other equipment if you are not trained on it.
 Never remove safety guards. Never bring your hands close to sharp objects.
 Never work alone – there must always be at least two adults in the lab, and machinery cannot be used outside
of supervised lab hours.
 Never use machinery when impaired or tired. Never start work if you cannot do the job safely.
 Work area around machine should be neat and orderly - always clean up after yourself. All tools must be
returned, the machine cleaned and the floor swept. Do not remove metal chips, turnings, or shavings with your
hands. Leave 10-15 minutes for cleanup.
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Always report broken or damaged tools, or abnormal equipment function to the lab director so that it can get
repaired.
No eating or drinking in the lab.
Batteries
 Batteries should be disposed of at Central Shops in Room 188.
 Automotive or solar batteries should be disposed of through FD&O, at http://www.sjsu.edu/fdo/services/
 Broken or leaking batteries should be treated as a chemical spill.
5. Lead Solder
 Lead solder is treated as a chemical, and requires proper labeling, containment and disposal.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
INGESTION HAZARDS
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No eating, drinking, or use of cosmetics in the laboratory
Never use food or drink containers to store chemicals or solvents
Never taste, or deliberately inhale any chemicals or solvents
CONTACT HAZARDS
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment. (At a minimum, eye protection, closed shoes, minimum
exposed skin)
While chemicals and solvents are not stored in this laboratory, there are times when solvent electronics cleaners
may be in use; using a sink filled with water or running water to rinse eyes might be necessary.
INHALATION HAZARDS
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Do not inhale fumes.
FLAMMABLE HAZARDS
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Learn the location of the fire extinguisher. Learn how to use it.
Learn what substances are flammable. Never use an open flame to heat a flammable liquid.
Do not store chemicals or flammable liquids in this laboratory. Bring any such materials to the attention of the
lab director or instructor.
When volatile flammable materials may be present, use only non-sparking electrical equipment.
OTHER HAZARDS
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Additional Hazards may be present in your laboratory; ask your research advisor.
GENERAL SAFETY
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Work with materials only after you have learned about their flammability, reactivity, corrosiveness and toxicity.
Colored diamond shaped labels on the reagent bottles can provide some of this information. For additional
information you can request Material Safety Data Sheets which are available in the laboratory and online.
Although pregnancy is a personal issue, for your health and the health of your child, please inform your
instructor if you are pregnant. Consult with your physician! We want to make sure you and your physician are
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aware of the chemicals that will be used in the lab so that you are able to make an informed decision about
continuing with a laboratory course.
Know the types of protective equipment available and proper type for each job.
Know the location of, and how to use, safety equipment such as fire extinguishers.
Know the safety rules and procedures that apply to the work to be done.
Be alert to unsafe conditions and actions and call attention to these so the corrections can be made as soon as
possible.
Use equipment only for its designated purpose.
No persons other than approved students and staff members are allowed in the laboratory without permission
of your research advisor. All visitors are required to wear protective eye wear.
Wash your hands thoroughly before using the equipment and leaving the laboratory.
Think, act, and encourage safety until it becomes habit.