Physical Sciences (Large) // Irfan Siddiqi, Physics

The Siddiqi lab has shown consistent and strong commitment to safety in the laboratory at all levels; from the example set by Professor Siddiqi himself, to the active participation of his Lab Safety Contacts, and extending to the proactive safety awareness of his laboratory researchers as they deal with multiple potential hazards in their research, including chemicals, electrical hazards, physical hazards and potentially hazardous equipment. Although the Siddiqi research group works with a variety of hazards, there were no findings resulting from any of their EH&S lab inspections. The Siddiqi lab has demonstrated their commitment to laboratory safety by their eager involvement in Physics Safety Committee meetings, by working collaboratively with their Department Safety Coordinator, and by the participation of their PI and Safety Coordinator in EH&S inspections. Their lab is well-organized and kept clean. The researchers stand out for their self-directed approach to creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and for their proactive and comprehensive inventory of nano-scale materials. Professor Siddiqi and his group regularly demonstrate proactive safety awareness, and they are outstanding role models for excellence in laboratory safety.

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