BIOSAFETY LABORATORY INSPECTION FORM
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Biosafety Resources and Documentation
COMMENTS
http://ehs.sc.edu/Biohaz.htm
Biological research (rDNA, BSL-2 agent, human materials, etc.) is approved by IBC
Biosafety application is current and amendments have been approved by IBC
Biosafety Manual is readily available
Biological Spill Procedures are available and personnel are familiar with procedures
Pest Control Policy is available and no pest control problems observed
Biosafety Training is documented for all personnel
Laboratory Facilities
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm
Laboratory has a sink for hand washing
Eyewash station is readily available
Lab designed so that it can be easily cleaned (i.e. no carpet, cloth furniture, etc.)
Bench tops are impervious to water and disinfectant use
Housekeeping is appropriate and lab is maintained in a clean/sanitary condition
Lab windows that open to the outside are fitted with fly screens
Safety Equipment – Primary Barriers & PPE
http://ehs.sc.edu/Biohaz.htm
Protective clothing (i.e. lab coat) worn to prevent contamination of personal clothing
Gloves are worn to protect hands from exposure to hazardous materials
Protective eyewear worn when potential to create splashes from samples
Biological safety cabinets (BSCs) are used whenever procedures with potential for
creating infectious aerosols or splashes are conducted
BSCs located away from doors, heavily traveled areas, and other airflow disruptions
BSCs have been certified within the past year (annual certification)
Standard Microbiological Practices
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm
Work surfaces are decontaminated after completion of work or after any spill
All cultures, stocks, and other biological waste is properly disposed (i.e. autoclaved,
chemical disinfection, EHS pickup)
Used needles, syringes, and other sharps placed in appropriate sharps container
Needles are never bent, broken, recapped or reused before disposal
Plasticware is substituted for glass whenever possible
Access to the laboratory is limited to authorized lab staff whenever possible
Eating and drinking and the storage of food are prohibited in the laboratory
BSL-2 Labs (Special Practices)
http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) available for each BSL-2 agent used/stored
A lab-specific biosafety manual has been prepared and is accessible
Biohazard signage posted on lab entrance and appliances storing BSL-2 agents
Vacuum lines are protected with liquid disinfectant or HEPA filters
Samples placed in durable, leak proof container during storage and transport
All animals and plants not associated with work being performed are prohibited
Bloodborne Pathogens (i.e. human blood, body fluids, cell lines, unfixed tissues)
http://ehs.sc.edu/OccHealth.htm
Exposure Control Plan is accessible
All personnel have completed annual BBP training
All personnel have been offered the Hepatitis B vaccination
Personnel are familiar with post-exposure evaluation and follow-up
Engineering and work practice controls are used to reduce the risk of exposure
Shipping Biological Materials
http://ehs.sc.edu/shipping.htm
Personnel have completed biological shipping training in the past two years
Comments:
Biological materials used/stored:
All items must be corrected within 2 weeks of inspection; otherwise, please provide EHS with a
corrective action plan within 2 weeks. ( Lab Rep. initials →)
EHS Office: (803) 777-5269
Fax: (803)777-5275
Laboratory Approved for:
Closed:
EHS-F-100
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† BSL-1
† BSL-2
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Issue Date: 10/13/07
Approved: MAR