Augusta County Lab Safety “Quick” Check This is a checklist to quickly and easily evaluate the readiness of the safety equipment in your lab. As part of the OSHA Laboratory Standard, safety equipment must be checked on a regular basis. It is also a good policy to document your inspection. If problems are found, repairs must be made promptly.All inspection checklists should be compiled and a written report sent to the principal for prompt action. Answer yes or no, provide it’s location, provide a quick description, sketch a picture, and describe why and how it would be used. If the lab does not have the specific piece of equipment, is there an alternative in place? If so, provide all of the same information as above. Room Number ________ Date _________________ Inspector ________________________ 1. Do you have an ABC type fire extinguisher? 2. Do you have a fire blanket? 3. Do you have an eyewash that treats both eyes at the same time, provides a continuous wash for 20 minutes and is supplied with water from a clean water source? 4. Do you have a safety shower or body drench? 5. Do you have a first aid kit? Is it completely stocked? 6. Do you have safety placards (signs) prominently posted next to all required safety equipment? 7. Do you have spill control equipment? 8. Has your fume hood been tested every three months and does it have a face velocity of 100 ft/minute? 9. Are an adequate number of goggles and aprons available? Use the boxes on the next pages to enter your observations and your sketch.
