aPPENDIX b - Laboratory Safety Checklist

 

Room:___________  Building:_____________Safety Rep:________________________

PI:___________________________________  Inspection Date:____________________

Dept:______________________Inspected By:__________________________________

 

GENERAL

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NO

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1.      Emergency phone numbers are posted on the laboratory door.

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2.      Warning signs are posted on doors.

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3.      Right-to-Know law bulletin is posted within department.

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4.      All personnel know how to obtain Material Safety Data Sheets.

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5.      All personnel have received Lab Specific Training.

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6.      All personnel have attended Chemical Hygiene Training.

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7.      Lab coats are available.

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8.      Chemical protective gloves are available and stored properly.

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9.      Safety glasses/goggles are available and stored properly.

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10.  An eyewash fountain is available and unobstructed.

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11.  An emergency shower is available and unobstructed.

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12.  Food and beverage are not stored or used in lab.

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13.  Aisles are uncluttered and without a tripping hazard.

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14.  Chemical spill kits are available.

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15.  Non-contaminated sharp objects in labeled, puncture-proof containers.

 

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16.   Fume hoods have current inspection stickers.

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17.   All exit ways are free and unobstructed.

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18.   Fire extinguishers are available and unobstructed.

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19.   Fire extinguishers have an up-to-date inspection tag.

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20.   Current inventory of chemicals is available.

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CHEMICAL STORAGE AND HANDLING

 

 

 

1.       Gas cylinders are properly secured.

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2.       No leaking containers are present.

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3.       All chemical containers are properly labeled.

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4.       Chemicals are stored according to compatibility.

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5.       Peroxide forming reagents are dated when opened.

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6.       Peroxide forming reagents are disposed of or tested after expiration date.

 

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7.       Flammable storage area(s) is labeled.

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8.       Flammables are kept away from sources of heat, ignition, flames, etc.

 

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9.       Corrosive chemical storage area(s) is labeled.

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10.   Corrosive materials are stored low to the ground.

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11.   Carcinogen storage area(s) is labeled.

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12.   Chemicals in the open are kept to a minimum.

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13.   Flammable solvents amounting to more than 1 pint are kept in approved safety containers.   (section VII part H of chemical hygiene plan)

 

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CHEMICAL WASTE

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1.       Hazardous waste containers are labeled and have closed lids.

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2.       Hazardous waste tags are complete.

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3.       Full hazardous waste containers are not stored beyond 3 days.

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ELECTRICAL

 

 

 

1.       Insulation on electrical cords and connections is in good condition.

 

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2.       Electrical equipment that is operated in areas exposed to flammable vapors is explosion-proof.

 

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3.       All electrical outlets carry a grounding connection accepting a 3-prong plug.

 

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4.       Extension cords are only being used as temporary wiring.

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