This safety guideline describes methods for protection against hazards that workers may encounter in the work area, such as hazardous energies, physical hazards, or hazardous chemicals.

This safety guideline is intended to recommend considerations for protecting all persons that work on or around equipment used for semiconductor or FPD manufacturing.

This safety guideline applies to equipment suppliers and users of equipment, including activities related to semiconductor or FPD manufacturing, and equipment and process development activities.

NOTICE: This safety guideline does not purport to address all of the safety issues associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the users of this safety guideline to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory or other limitations prior to use.

Purpose

This safety guideline identifies preferred methods for the protection of persons from safety and health hazards as they perform work on or around equipment used for semiconductor or FPD manufacturing.