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Laboratory Risk Hazard Assesment Form

OSH Program

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Laboratory Risk Hazard Assessment

Building Name: _________________________________ Room Number: _____________________________


Department: ___________________________________ Inspection Date: ___________________________
Lab Contact: ___________________________________ Lab Contact Phone: _________________________
S - Satisfactory N - Needs Improvement N/A - Not Applicable

General Safety S N N/A Comments


Lab Personnel know where and how to obtain an SDS

Lab is secure; door is locked when no one is in lab.

Exits and aisles are unrestricted.

Work and storage areas are clear of clutter.

No food or drinks in the lab.

Laboratory Procedures have been reviewed and are available.

Lab personnel appear to be appropriately trained.

Training S N N/A Comments


All lab personnel have taken Hazard Communication, Laboratory Safety training
and other required training.
All lab specific training has been completed and documented.

Emergency S N N/A Comments


Lab personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.

Spill control materials are stocked, inspected, and available.

Personnel list is current

Chemical Inventory has been reviewed and updated

Emergency phone numbers are posted.

Emergency Showers and Eyewashes are available, unobstructed, inspected, and


documented by lab personnel.
Signs identifying unusual hazards posted at the lab entrance

PPE S N N/A Comments


Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is available and in good condition.

Lab personnel wear appropriate personal protective clothing while in the lab.

Long pants and closed-toe shoes are worn in the lab

Select Agents S N N/A Comments


Environmental Health and Safety has been contacted if Select Agent Toxins are
stored or used in the lab.
Engineering Controls S N N/A Comments
Fume hood sash is at or below required height (18 inches).

Fume hoods are working properly and only essential items are stored in them.
All equipment is properly inspected and/or certification is up to date.

Storage S N N/A Comments


All chemicals are stored by hazard class (e.g., flammables, oxidizers, acids,
bases, reactive, and toxins)/
Hazardous materials or equipment are not stored in hallways

All chemical containers in the laboratory are labeled appropriately.

Storage is appropriately labeled (i.e. flammable, acid, etc.)

All chemical containers are kept firmly closed.

Fume hoods are not used as primary storage unless required by a chemical's
characteristics.
Flammables are stored away from ignition sources

Flammables requiring cold storage are stored in lab safe refrigerators.

Glass chemical containers not stored on the floor

No hazardous chemical storage above shoulder height

All compressed gas cylinders are secured and in an upright position.

All compressed gas cylinders are capped when not in use.

Storage containers and shelving are in good condition.

Storage containers are compatible with the compounds they contain.

Hazardous Waste S N N/A Comments


All containers are closed unless receiving waste

No waste is poured down the drain without prior approval by EHS.

Less than a total of one quart of “acutely” hazardous waste is present.

Waste containers are marked with the words “Hazardous Waste” and their
specific chemical contents are identified

Each waste container has a properly labeled waste tag attached.

Satellite Accumulation Area is located near where waste is generated and under
supervision.
Waste containers are compatible with their contents.

Each container is in good condition (not rusted, leaking, dented, cracked, etc.)

Secondary containment is in good condition.

Biohazards are autoclaved appropriately.

Medical waste, biohazards, and sharps are disposed of properly.

Hazardous Waste (cont.) S N N/A Comments


All sharps (e.g., needles, broken glass) are deposited into sharp containers

Fire Safety S N N/A Comments


All exits and walkways within the laboratory are clear and unobstructed.
Hazardous materials, chemical storage cabinets, and compressed gas cylinders
are not stored near primary means of egress
Lab doors are kept closed to provide a fire and smoke barrier

The storage of combustibles (e.g., cardboard boxes and paper towels) is


minimized.
Fire Extinguishers have been inspected, tested, and are up to date.

Electrical Safety S N N/A Comments


All electrical cords are in good condition. Insulation in snot compromised.

No electrical/extension cords are run above the ceiling or behind walls.

The uses of extension cords are minimized and/or temporary.

No electrical cords are placed in such a way that they are a tripping hazard.

Radioactive Materials S N N/A Comments


The area is posted with “Caution Radioactive Materials” signs

Waste containers are labeled “radioactive” and contents identified

Dosimeters are stored away from sources of radiation or in a shielded container.

Radioactive materials and waste are secured when not directly supervised

Records of disposition of isotopes are current

Radioactive materials authorization and applications are available

Radioactive materials storage units are labeled with proper signs

DEA S N N/A Comments


Controlled substances are stored in a locked and supervised cabinet

Records of purchase, acquisition, dispensations, and disposal of controlled


substances are kept o-site
Outdated and unused controlled substances are disposed of appropriately
considering the US DEA procedures

Additional Comments

Certification of Assessment:

Print Name: ________________________________________ Job Title: _______________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________

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