LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION
CHECKLIST
Attached is a lab safety orientation checklist tool that can be used to communicate critical safety
and environmental information to the people working in your lab.
Instructions
Complete the sections below with information specific to your lab. Information should include
important telephone numbers, evacuation routes and assembly points. Indicate the location of
safety and environmental equipment (ex. on east wall or near the sink). Include locations of
alternate equipment if there is a risk that the lab will need to be evacuated. Delete all nonapplicable items.
Suggested Uses
Provide a copy of the checklist to all new lab personnel. Have them locate each piece of safety
and environmental equipment and sign the statement at the end of the checklist.
Have lab personnel draw a map of the lab indicating the location of each piece of safety and
environmental equipment.
Review the checklist periodically during meetings with lab personnel.
Post this checklist in the lab along with a room layout showing the location of emergency
equipment and evacuation routes. (The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office can
laminate the checklist and room layout upon request.)
Please contact the EHS Office is you need assistance with accommodations for providing barrier
free accessibility to lab safety equipment for students and staff working in the lab.
If you have any questions, please contact the EHS Office at 874-7993 or srm@etal.uri.edu.
Building:
Room:
LAB SAFETY ORIENTATION
CHECKLIST
Important Telephone Numbers
Fire or Emergency (24/7):
874-2121 (URI Public Safety Dispatch)
Principal Investigator
________
Department Chair
________
Environmental Health and Safety
874-7993
Radiation Safety Office
789-9391
____________________________
________
Evacuation Routes
Primary Route:
Secondary Route:
Assembly Point:
Safety and Environmental Equipment
Safety Shower:
Alternate Safety Shower:
Drench Hose:
Eyewash:
Fire Alarm Pull Station:
Fire Extinguisher:
Fire Blanket:
Emergency Shutoff:
Nearest Telephone:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety Data Sheets
Chemical Spill Kit:
Biological Spill Kit:
First Aid Kit:
Fume Hood:
Biosafety Cabinet:
Glove Box:
Hazardous Waste SAA:
Sharps Container:
Biohazardous Waste Box:
Glassware Disposal Box:
Oxygen Sensor:
Bonding and Grounding Station:
I have reviewed the Safety and Environmental Equipment in this lab as noted on this
checklist and I am familiar with the location of each item.
__________________________________
Print Name
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________________
Date