Environment Health And Safety

 

Semiconductor manufacturing is a chemically intensive industry with potential exposure to many extremely hazardous chemical agents. Facilities must be equipped with automated systems to distribute chemicals and gases to processing equipment, with ventilations and monitoring for leaks via detection systems. High-tech manufacturing processes also pose a serious threat to many aspects of the local environment.

 

Manufacturers can engage the services of specialized waste disposal companies who have designated equipment for hazardous waste disposal in the laboratory atmosphere. Clean room personnel are required to wear special garments and boots that not only minimizes the contamination of the clean room by the human body, it is also for protection against hazardous materials. Special protective equipment is also required when handling hazardous materials.