Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist
Environmental Health & Safety
EOSMS– 201-1
Date: 04/01/2014
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Does permanent equipment have permanent wiring (no extension cords)?
Are electrical cords/outlets/plugs in good condition (not pinched, cracked, or burned)?
Are electrical power strips (with fuse) used rather than 3-way plugs?
Are extension cords on temporary equipment visible with no defects (cuts, abrasions, etc.)?
Are electrical panels unobstructed (3 feet clear)?
Are electrical panels labeled?
Fire/Life Safety (NFPA Code)
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Are lab doors kept closed when not in use?
Are fire extinguishers visible and accessible?
Are walkways clear (48 inches unobstructed for main egress pathway)?
Are exit doors unobstructed?
Are fire extinguishers being checked monthly?
Is Bunsen burner tubing in good shape (flexible)?
Are items stored more than 18” below the ceiling?
Are all ceiling tiles in place?
Fume Hood / Biological Safety Cabinets
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Have fume hoods been inspected within one year?
Are fume hoods clear of clutter?
Are fume hoods sashes at 18” or below?
Are fume hoods clear of electrical power strips?
Are all containers in fume hood closed properly?
Is fume hood clean?
Is fume hood baffle system free of obstructions?
Is fume hood free of loose paper?
Are water/air/gas valves on the front of the fume hood free of hanging items?
Have biological safety cabinets been inspected within one year?
Are biological safety cabinets clear of clutter?
Is biological safety cabinet free of loose paper?
Are grills on the biological safety cabinet free of obstructions?
Are Bunsen burners used on cabinet and not in biological safety cabinet?
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Waste Disposal (EPS/GAEPD Regulations)
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Does it appear that all biohazard waste is autoclaved before being offered for disposal?
Are all waste containers closed except when adding waste?
Are chemicals/samples/waste in good condition (no old containers, defaced)?
Are sharps collected in a proper collection box before being offered for disposal?
Is all broken glass placed in an appropriate container before being offered for disposal?
Are lecture bottles in good condition?
Is waste labeled with the words “Hazardous waste”?
Are the contents of the waste bottle listed on the outside of the bottle?
Autoclave (GAEPD Regulations)
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Has bagged waste been removed from the autoclave area?
Have all biohazard symbols on bags been covered with tape that produces the word “Autoclaved”?
Is the log of autoclaved biohazard waste up-to-date?
Is chart or printer paper used to record each autoclave load being replaced regularly?
Are unautoclaved biohazard bags stored in appropriate secondary containment?
Personal Protective Equipment / Eyewash / Showers (ANSI Standards, RTK HazCom Act)
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Are all eyewash stations clear of obstructions?
Are all emergency shower stations clear of obstructions?
Are emergency showers available within 100 feet of the hazardous work area?
Are eyewashes being flushed on a weekly basis (check tag)?
Are emergency shower checks up to date (within one year)?
Is the solution in sterile eyewash squeeze bottles in good condition (check expiration date)?
Is personal protective equipment available (gloves, lab coats, eye protection, etc.)?
Are lab personnel wearing appropriate personal protective equipment?
Safe Lab Practices
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Does it appear that the lab is smoke-free?
Does it appear that the lab is free of food and drink?
Is soap available for hand washing?
Are towels available for hand drying?
Does it appear that needles are placed in sharps container without being recapped?
Does it appear that the lab drains are wet (reduces introduction of sewer gases into the lab)?
Are empty bottles defaced before disposing of them in the trash or reusing them?
Is equipment clean?
Does equipment appear to be in working condition?
Chemical Storage (NFPA Code, RTK HazCom Act)
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Are flammable chemicals limited to 10 gal/100 sq ft of compartment (FP<200 ºF)?
Is picric acid wetted to prevent possible shock explosion?
Are water-reactive compounds properly stored (immersed in appropriate solutions, etc.?
Are air-reactive compounds properly stored (in dessicant, etc.)
Are liquid chemicals stored below eye level? (solids stored above liquids)
Are refrigerators labeled “CHEMICALS ONLY – NO FOOD”?
Are flammable chemicals stored in an explosion proof refrigerator?
Are chemicals stored appropriately on shelves?
Are chemicals segregated according to hazard class (corrosive, poison, reactive, flammable,..)?
Are chemical containers in good condition (no rust, label readable, etc.)?
Is perchloric acid stored separately from organic materials and other acids?
Are chemicals dated when received?
Are chemicals dated when opened?
Are chemicals stored in cabinets rather than on the work bench?
Are flammable liquids stored in a flammable liquid storage cabinet?
Are potentially explosive chemicals stored appropriately?
Warning Signs / Labels (RTK HazCom Act)
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Are secondary containers labeled as to contents?
Are labels in good condition (not deteriorated and illegible)?
Is the emergency contact card posted on the door?
Is the emergency contact information up-to-date?
Is the Principle Investigator or Professor listed on the contact card?
Are there warning signs posted on the door as appropriate (biohazard, radioactive, etc.)?
Are microwaves labeled “Lab Use Only”?
Are household refrigerators labeled “Not safe for Flammable Storage”?
Physical Hazards
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Are tripping hazards taped to the floor (electrical cords, hoses, computer cables)?
Are compressed gas cylinders properly secured?
Do compressed gas cylinders have the cap in place when not in use?
Are guards in place? (belts, fans, saws, etc.)
Is the vacuum pump exhaust vented?
Is the vacuum pump free from oil leaks?
Are glass items stored appropriately on shelves or in cabinets?
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Is a spill kit available?
Is housekeeping adequate?
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Is a first aid kit available?
Is the first aid kit adequately stocked?
Does is appear that old equipment, boxes, etc., have been disposed of?
Does it appear that lighting is functioning properly?
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
EPA
Environmental
Protection Agency
GAEPD
Georgia Environmental
Division Institute
ANSI
AmericanProtection
National Standards
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