Sample Preparation Laboratories
User Access Agreement
September 2014
Welcome to the SSRL and LCLS sample preparation laboratories. Due to safety concerns for all
laboratory users, experimental samples and our equipment, the laboratories have restricted access. Each
group member must complete laboratory training and submit the attached form to access the laboratories.
This User Access Agreement form must be completed every time your visit requires laboratory space.
The group will be assigned bench space and given a code to the laboratory combination door lock. You
cannot distribute the code or provide lab access to other individuals. Detailed Sample Preparation
Laboratory information is available online at http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/splab/.
Primary Contacts
The primary contacts for all Sample Preparation Laboratory matters are Cynthia Patty and Lisa Hammon.
Facility
Name
E-mail
Telephone
Office
SSRL
Cynthia Patty
cpatty@slac.stanford.edu
B 131 R 211
LCLS
Lisa Hammon
hammonl@slac.stanford.edu
Office: 650-926-3925
Cell: 925-381-9299
Office: 650-926-6281
Cell: 408-427-5974
B 130 R208
Other Important Contacts
SSRL Safety: Matt Padilla (x3861), Ian Evans (x2628)
LCLS Safety: Ian Evans (x2628), Nimmi Kovvali (x3094)
Injector Characterization Lab (alternate): Dan DePonte (x2368), Jake Koralek (x3335)
AFTER HOURS contacts: SSRL Duty Operator (x4040), LCLS Floor Coordinator (x6267)
Non-emergency: SLAC Medical Department (x2281) or SLAC Security (x5555)
Emergency: 911 or x5555
Responsible Parties
The Spokesperson or Lead Person for each group must ensure that each group member completes lab
training and any applicable equipment training. The spokesperson takes ultimate responsibility for the
entire group’s proper use of the laboratory, including strict adherence to laboratory rules and approved
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Each group member is responsible for completing necessary training, using appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE), properly using laboratory resources, and cleaning up their assigned area and
hazardous wastes. Each group member is responsible for strict adherence to laboratory rules and
approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Safety glasses are required to enter the laboratory, and nitrile/latex gloves are required for all chemical
and sample handling. The door to the sample prep lab must be kept closed apart from access.
Laboratory Training
Each group member must complete laboratory training once per year. Training sessions at SSRL are
available Monday–Friday at 10:00am, 3:00pm, and by appointment. LCLS trainings are by appointment.
Injector Characterization Lab
The injector characterization lab at LCLS B751 R108 is owned by Dan DePonte (Sample Environmental
Department). It offers two offline injector testing stations with nozzles of various sizes and is often used
in conjunction with the sample preparation laboratory. Training is required for injector lab access.
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Training and testing times should be scheduled with Lisa Hammon x6281 in advance. Access to the lab
will be granted via card reader upon completion of training
Your Work Area & Chemicals
Each group must work within its assigned workspace. All chemical containers must be labeled with
chemical composition, owner’s name, date, & beam line or extension. Unlabeled chemicals,
solutions, or samples may be considered unsafe, and therefore discarded.
All work involving acutely toxic and/or volatile materials is performed in fume hoods.
Work with any unsealed samples or reagents that are significantly toxic, reactive, corrosive, flammable,
or otherwise especially hazardous, may require an approved SOP before work commences. Examples:
Reagents with NFPA ratings of 3 or 4, heavy metals, pyrophoric materials, water reactive materials.
Each group member is responsible for strict adherence to approved SOPs.
Chemicals and samples cannot be stored in the laboratory after the group’s beam time is complete. The
group is required to clean all workspaces, glassware, analytical balances, and equipment used.
SSRL Glove Boxes & Ultracentrifuges
Use of a “dry” glove box requires training. Glove Box training is available by appointment. A “wet”
anaerobic chamber is also available with permission. Use of a glove box, anaerobic chamber, or
ultracentrifuge must be registered in the instrumental log book.
Borrowing
Equipment, supplies, and chemicals should not be removed from the laboratory, moved to other
laboratories, or relocated to beam lines.
Specialty supplies (micropipettes, agate mortar & pestles, PTFE tools, etc.) are available on a check-out
basis. A complete list is available here: http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/splab/equipment.
Each user assumes responsibility for exercising exemplary care in the use of the equipment. The cost for
damage or malfunction caused by negligence will be billed to the user's account.
Hazardous Waste
Detailed hazardous waste disposal guidelines are posted in each laboratory. All hazardous wastes are
segregated by hazard class and stored in the Hazardous Waste cabinet within each laboratory. Hazardous
wastes must be contained appropriately, and labeled with chemical composition, hazards, contact
person, beam line, and date. Glass & plastic containers and labels are provided in the laboratories.
Transfer of toxic or volatile materials to waste containers must occur in a fume hood. Empty glass
reagent bottles should also be treated as hazardous waste.
Solvent Waste Accumulation (SWA) bottles are available in the Hazardous Waste cabinets for disposal
of organic solvents. SWA bottles are labeled according to solvent type, and disposal must be made
accordingly. Aqueous, corrosive, or reactive chemicals must never be deposited in SWA bottles.
Sharps & Glassware Disposal
Non-hazardous damaged glassware and broken glass are put in the Broken Glassware Disposal container.
Disposable pipets and capillary tubes must be cleaned prior to disposal. If damaged glassware is
contaminated with hazardous material, please follow guidelines for hazardous waste. Empty reagent
bottles must also be treated as hazardous waste. Used syringe needles and other sharp items are rinsed
and disposed of in Sharps containers. Glassware or needles must never be thrown in the trash bin.
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Sample Preparation Laboratory Responsibility Form
I hereby take responsibility for the use of the Sample Preparation Laboratory by myself and my group,
for which I am the Spokesperson, according to the rules outlined above and within the laboratory
training. Each member of my group (listed below) has current laboratory training and understands the
rules and responsibilities therein.
Spokesperson (printed) …………………………………….…………
Date ……………………………….….
Signature ……………….………………………………………………
Beam line ………………..………….
Institution …………………………………………………………………………………….……………….………
If the Spokesperson is unavailable, please indicate a Lead Person in her/his place, below. The Lead
Person will take responsibility for the entire group’s activities on behalf of the Spokesperson.
I hereby take responsibility for the use of the Sample Preparation Laboratory by myself and my group,
for which I am the Lead Person, according to the rules outlined above and within the laboratory
training. Each member of my group (listed below) has current laboratory training and understands the
rules and responsibilities therein.
Lead Person (printed) ……………………………………………….…
Date ……………………………….….
Signature ……………….…………………………………………..……
Beam line …………………..……….
Please have any other members of your group sign below.
I hereby take responsibility for my use of the Sample Preparation Laboratory according to the rules
outlined above and within the laboratory training. I have current laboratory training and understand the
rules and responsibilities therein.
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Sample Preparation Laboratory Space Request Form
Proposal #:
Spokesperson:
Lead Person:
Beam Line:
Start date:
End date:
Lab Room Assignment:
Please indicate below if your approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be used. All SPL experimenters must initial below to indicate
that they have read and understood their SOP(s) and SOP parameters will be strictly followed.
SOP(s) in use:
Participants (initial):
Please list your chemicals and samples below. You must provide an MSDS for each chemical; please post MSDSs in your assigned workspace.
Quantity (mass
Describe Chemical/Sample Composition:
pH:
Nanomaterial
SPL Staff Use
Particle Size:
Sink Disposal?
Hazards:
or volume):
___ Yes
___ No
___ Yes
___ No
___ Yes
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Sink Disposal Authorized by
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