Occupational Health and Safety Directorate
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, as
amended (COSHH)
Inspection checklist for Hazard Group 2 micro-organisms / HG2
equivalent bio-hazardous material (Requiring Containment Level 2
measures, non-GM)
Laboratory:
Date of Inspection:
Item Ref
Reg 7
Requirement
Containment Measures
Compliance
YES
NO
Sch 3
Laboratory
1
Separation from other areas in
the building (required if risk
assessment indicates)
Guidance
Adequate spacing for staff and
work undertaken (good
practice)
7
Laboratory proofed against
disease vectors ( e.g. rodents,
arthropods)
11
Observation window or
alternative mechanism for
viewing occupants (only if risk
assessment indicates)
Reg 7 (6)
A & Sch
3 Part IV
Reg 7
Biohazard signage on door
Equipment
Sch 3
8
Bench surfaces impervious to
water and easy to clean
9
Bench surfaces resistant to
acid, alkalis, solvents,
disinfectants
Reg 7
Hand washing sink with taps
operable without being touched
by hand; hot water and soap
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Comments
available; Means to dry hands
Sch 3, 2
Negative pressure relative to
immediate surrounding
maintained and inward air flow
(if mechanically ventilated
and/or if risk assessment
requires)
13
Microbiological Safety Cabinet
(or other suitable containment)
available for procedures that
could generate infectious
aerosols
Reg 9
MSC tested and serviced at
least every 14 months, records
kept for 5 years
Sch 3,
14
Autoclave available within the
same building
Guidance
Autoclave records kept; load
parameters recorded (good
practice)
Guidance
Alternative autoclave
arrangements available in the
same building (good practice)
Reg 7
System Of Work
Sch 3
3
Access restricted to authorised
personnel only
13
Procedures generating
infectious aerosols contained
within MSC or other suitable
containment
Guidance
Centrifuge sealed buckets
tested to BS EN 61010-220:1995 (good practice)
Reg 7 &
guidance
Protective clothing worn
(side/back fastening lab coats /
gowns; eye protection)
Reg 7 &
guidance
Protective gloves worn (as risk
assessment indicates)
Reg 7 &
guidance
Protective clothing / gloves /
protective equipment
maintained, clean separated
from dirty
Reg 7 &
Specified disinfection
procedure in place (routine,
spillages, compatible with
equipment)
Sch 3, 5
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Guidance
Autoclave cycle validated for
infectious waste load
Guidance
alternative physical inactivation
methods validated
5
Chemical disinfectant validated
for infectious material
Reg 7
Waste transported in leak proof
containers
10
Safe storage of infectious
material (good practice is within
laboratory)
Reg 12
Written records of staff training
available (as risk assessment
indicates)
Reg 12
Instruction for new staff /
students in place
Reg 13
Accidents and incidents
reported and recorded
Reg 9
Testing and maintenance of
control measures and
equipment
Reg 9
MSC can be fumigated or
decontaminated safely (before
filters changed / maintenance
of interior / after spillages)
Reg 9
(if applicable) Fumigant can be
dispersed safely to atmosphere
Guidanc
e
Alternative methods for
neutralisation of fumigant in recirculating cabinets (e.g.
ammonia)
Reg 10
Testing for viable organisms
outside primary containment (if
risk assessment indicates)
Reg 7
Prohibition of eating, drinking,
applying cosmetics, using
tobacco products
Reg 7
Prohibition of mouth pipetting
Guidance
Written SOP for procedures
Guidance
Local Code of Practice for
safety of personnel (where
required)
Reg 10
Monitoring exposure (only if risk
assessment requires)
Reg 11
Health surveillance measures
in place (if risk assessment
requires)
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ATCSA
2001
Biosecurity
Schedule 5 substances held /
used / stored
Home Office &College BSA
notified
Security assessment made
Substances stored according to
security requirements
Risk Assessment
Reg 6
Reg 6 Sch
3,
Approved
List
Suitable and sufficient risk
assessment completed
Infectious substance classified
to Hazard Group and
Containment Level measures
specified
Reg 6
Supervisor reviewed risk
assessment
Reg 6
Sch 3
Infectious substance use
notified to HSE under CBA1 (as
‘first use’ or subsequent’) check
College CBA1
Reg 6
Sch 3
Risk assessment and
containment measures
reviewed periodically
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Comments:
Inspection Team:
Names
1.
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4.
5.
6.
Date of Inspection:
Further comments:
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