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Laboratory Safety Audit

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Audit

NAME OF SUPERVISOR

GENERAL SAFETY

CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan accessible in the lab?

Yes No N/A

Has the Plan been reviewed and signed by lab workers?

Yes No N/A

Has lab-specific safety information been updated (annually)?

Yes No N/A

REQUIRED SIGNS

Are eye protection and special signs posted on doors (if applicable)?

Yes No N/A

Are there signs on contaminated equipment?

Yes No N/A

PROHIBITED ITEMS IN LAB

Are food and drinks being excluded from the lab?

Yes No N/A

EYE PROTECTION

Are appropriate safety glasses/goggles being worn?

Yes No N/A

SECURITY

Are lab doors locked when not in use?

Yes No N/A

Are extra-lab areas blocked?

Yes No N/A

ELECTRICAL

Are extension cords being used properly and within limitations?

Yes No N/A

Are any outlet circuits being overloaded?

Yes No N/A

EMERGENCY

MEANS OF EGRESS AND EXITS

Are aisles free and is there at least 36 inches of clearance?

Yes No N/A

Are exits marked?

Yes No N/A

EMERGENCY PLANS

Is the evacuation plan posted?

Yes No N/A

Are emergency phone numbers near a phone or outside the door?

Yes No N/A

Are the locations of fire extinguishers and alarms posted?

Yes No N/A

Are the locations of eyewash stations/showers posted?

Yes No N/A

SPILL CLEAN-UP

Is there a plan for hazardous chemicals?

Yes No N/A

Is there a spill kit available in the lab with a posted/known location?

Yes No N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

FLAMMABLES

Are flammables stored in proper containers?

Yes No N/A

Is the flammable cabinet being used properly?

Yes No N/A

Are total flammable liquids under maximum amount allowed per lab?

Yes No N/A

COMPRESSED GASES

Are cylinders stored properly and capped if unused?

Yes No N/A

Are cylinders properly labeled and secured?

Yes No N/A

Are empty cylinders being managed or returned?

Yes No N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

Are floors, walls, workbenches, etc. clean?

Yes No N/A

Is the lab neat and clean in appearance?

Yes No N/A

Is there adequate space to perform work?

Yes No N/A

Is there at least 18 inches of ceiling clearance?

Yes No N/A

CHEMICAL STORAGE

Are storage containers compatible and appropriate?

Yes No N/A

Are breakables above eye level and away from shelf lips?

Yes No N/A

Are tubs in use?

Yes No N/A

CHEMICAL CONTAINER LABELS

Are containers labeled appropriately?

Yes No N/A

Are labels legible?

Yes No N/A

HAZARDOUS WASTE

Is there an identified central location for hazardous waste?

Yes No N/A

Is waste being appropriately segregated?

Yes No N/A

Are proper containers being used with appropriate labels?

Yes No N/A

CHEMICAL HOOD

Does hood chemical storage conflict with its designated use?

Yes No N/A

Is the sash placed in the proper position when not in use?

Yes No N/A

Are employees trained in hood use?

Yes No N/A

UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Is there any broken equipment?

Yes No N/A

Are there any leaking gas or water lines?

Yes No N/A

Is any of the lab shelving unstable?

Yes No N/A

Are there guards on sharp edges or drive belts?

Yes No N/A

SHARPS CONTAINERS

Is the proper container in use?

Yes No N/A

Are needles and syringes being stored appropriately?

Yes No N/A

DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS

RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONNEL*

Are eyewash station/shower inspections current?

Yes No N/A

Are chemical fume hood/biosafety cabinet inspections current?

Yes No N/A

Are chemical fume hoods functioning properly?

Yes No N/A

Are fire extinguisher inspections current?

Yes No N/A

* To be checked by inspection teams. Laboratory personnel should report to the Safety Officer if they notice that these items are not being done.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

INSPECTOR SIGNATURE

SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE

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