Semiconductor Processing Technician how-to
How to Gown Up for a Clean Room
Proper gowning protects wafers.
Quick answer
Proper gowning protects wafers. In short: remove; put; wash, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Remove jewelry and makeup.
Put on hairnet and shoe covers.
Wash hands.
Put on hood and mask.
Put on coverall.
Put on boots and gloves.
Safety reminders for semiconductor processing technicians
- Follow chemical safety and SDS
- Respond to gas alarms
- Use ESD protection
- Follow lockout rules
Key terms
Wafer · Fab · Clean room · Lithography · Etching · Deposition: see the full semiconductor processing technician glossary.