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Lab Safety Inspection Checklist

The document is a laboratory safety inspection checklist designed to identify areas needing improvement regarding regulatory compliance. It covers various aspects such as hazardous materials, waste management, health and safety training, safety equipment, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, electrical safety, and lab hygiene. The checklist uses a simple scoring system (Y for satisfactory, N for needs improvement, N/A for not applicable) to facilitate the inspection process.

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Lab Safety Inspection Checklist

The document is a laboratory safety inspection checklist designed to identify areas needing improvement regarding regulatory compliance. It covers various aspects such as hazardous materials, waste management, health and safety training, safety equipment, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, electrical safety, and lab hygiene. The checklist uses a simple scoring system (Y for satisfactory, N for needs improvement, N/A for not applicable) to facilitate the inspection process.

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LABORATORY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Page 1 ‘This form shall be used as a guideline for performing a laboratory inspection; itis not intended to bring a Jab into full compliance. ‘The design of the form is to identify areas that need improvement with respect to regulatory compliance. Y" answers indicate a satisfactory situation, while “N” indicates an area that needs improvement. These ‘areas can then be prioritized in order of severity. “N/A” indicates a not applicable situation, Building Room #: Date: Tim tt, Principal Department Investigator: Survey Conducted By: Y - Satisfactory N- Needs Improvement N/A - Not Applicable Ce Nat HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 1, DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY ‘a. Chemical inventory is complete, current and readily accessible to employees ata central location Location: 'b, SDSs are on ile department and readily accessible To employees, or employees know where to find SDSs online. Location: Satellite Accumulation Area signage fs posted near hazardous waste collection and emergency ‘contact information is filled in 2. LABELING ‘a. Containers of stock solutions properly identified (eg buffers labeled and marked with the words buffer”) ’. Original product names (or full chemical names) and hazards (health and physical hazards) clearly {dertified on labels, This includes those in fume hoods and bio-safety cabinet. '& Containers of non-hazardous substances (eg, wate) labeled explicitly to avoid confusion “d. Synthesized, unnamed chemicals labeled by their reactants and possible products (or by a useful generic description) and with their probable hazards (health and physical hazards) 3. CONTROL ‘a. Incompatible chemicals segregated by chemical physical class. ’b, Containers of peroxide-forming chemicals are dated upon receipt and disposed Of within ‘manufacturer's suggested expiration date (shelf lie). ‘Secondary containment provided to minimize the impact of aspll/ Teak ‘d_ Al chemical containers capped and sealed, except when actively adding or removing materials ‘rom them, No disposal of chemicals by evaporation into a fume hood. [ LABORATORY SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Y - Satisfactory ¥_[N_[NA N- Needs Improvement N/A - Not Applicable HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (cont) 4, STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE /COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ‘a. Approved containers and tanks used forthe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids ‘i, Flammable fiquids in quantities in excess of 10 gallons are stored ina flammable liquid storage cabinet ‘All flammable liquid cabinets aro fee of combustible materials (cardboard paper, ©) Training in spill clean-up procedures provided and documented FIRST AID MATERIALS. kept in adequate suppl 3 kept in sanitary and usable condition Is lele he are made readily availabe, FIRE PREVENTION AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY ‘Appropriate fre extinguisher available (unobstructed) and inspected within the last year >. Fire extinguishers mounted and clearly visible. Is [ele le 18 inch vertical clearance maintained fiom sprinkler heads (e.g, over shelves or equipment) |_ EXITS AND WIDTH OF EXITS xis and aisles are clear and free of potential Obstructions in cave of emergency. ‘Width of exit aisles and pathways not less than 28 inches. ELECTRICAL ‘Atleast 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panelsvoreaker Boxes Electric hand tools are properly grounded double insulated. . Elecric cords are insulated and free from damage/fraying. Extension cords are notin use as permanent wiring, LAB HYGIENE ‘Lab benches and other work areas are clear of excessive debris Sinks are not overflowing with glassware Eye protection safety signs are posted when entering labs Hand washing stations are available and stocked with soap and paper towels, Containers are placed in secure locations safe from falling NOTES

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