University of Saskatchewan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Self-Inspection Checklist
Workplace Inspection – Short Form Bio-Mechanics and Bio-Medical
Inspection Date: ______________ Inspector(s): _______________________________________________
Instruction: Mark room number, then mark a “” for Good, an “N/A” for not applicable, or write “NOTE” when discovering opportunities to improve, and make notes on the Deficiency List below.
Inspection Record:
Room Number/Area
1A26
2C50
Other:
Facility Condition and Housekeeping
Chemical: Inventory List, Labeling,
Storage, disposal, spill kit, sharps
PPE Available & Appropriate
Electrical Conditions
Safety Equipment: eyewash, fire
extinguishers, fume hood flow
Contact Info Posted, ERP Available
No Food or Drink
Compressed Gas Cylinders Restrained
Equipment: good condition
Initialed
Deficiency List:
Room
Number
Version 2.0 – June 2014
Opportunity for Improvement
Proposed Course of Action
(the problem)
(the solution)
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University of Saskatchewan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Self-Inspection Checklist
Workplace Safety and Environmental Protection Inspection Guidelines and Reference Information:
1.0 Laboratory Work Practices
1.1 No Food or drink in labs (i.e.
refrigerators or microwaves)
1.2 Other
2.0 Housekeeping
2.1 Lab and storage areas uncluttered
(i.e. aisles and exits free from
obstructions)
2.2 Glassware free from cracks, chips,
sharp edges and other defects
2.3 Containers used to collect broken
glass labeled and appropriate
2.4 Adequate lighting, ventilation and
temperature control in work area
2.5 Lab coverings in good condition
2.6 Cords, wires and hoses stored when
not in use (coiled)
2.7 Cords secured down when exposed
to foot traffic
3.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.1 Lab coats/uniforms stored
separately from street clothes
3.2 Protective clothing available and
appropriate for the type of work
being conducted (i.e. gloves,
goggles, safety glasses, boots, lab
coats, face shields, etc.)
4.0 Hazard Communication & Storage
4.1 Chemical inventory list available and
updated (includes chem. name,
location & volume)
4.2 Warning signs posted on storage
areas (e.g. refrigerators), equipment
and laboratories consistent with
hazards within
5.0 Hazard Substance Storage
5.1 Incompatible substances segregated
5.2 Corrosives and flammables stored
below eye level
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5.3
Hazardous substances used/stored
in the laboratory limited to small
quantities
5.4 Tops of cabinets and shelves free
from stored items (i.e. 45 cm space
between ceiling and items)
5.5 All hazardous substance containers
labeled appropriately (i.e. WHMIS
labeling requirements)
5.6 Fume hoods are not used as storage
locations
5.7 Hazardous substances not stored
under sinks
5.8 Flammables stored on open shelves
in glass or plastic containers within
permissible quantities (limit ≤ 50L)
5.9 Flammable liquid storage cabinets
closed and are properly labeled
6.0 Compressed Gas Cylinders
6.1 Gas cylinders properly secured to
prevent falling (secured with a strap
or chain)
6.2 Cylinder caps applied when
cylinders not in use or in transport
6.3 All gas cylinders properly marked as
to their contents
6.4 Empty gas cylinders labeled “empty”
and moved to an
approved/designated area
6.5 Full and empty cylinders stored
separately in an
approved/designated area
6.6 Gas lines, piping, manifold, etc.
labeled with identity of components
6.7 Hoses, tubing and regulators in
good condition
7.0 Waste Handling: Non-Hazardous,
Biological, Chemical, Radiological
7.1
to the Hazardous Waste Disposal
Manual
7.2 Proper size/type of waste container
is used and stored properly
(secondary containment required for
storage on floor)
8.0 Means of Egress and Emergency
8.1 Exits clearly marked and free of
obstructions
8.2 Emergency response and
evacuation plans available
8.3 Emergency contact information
posted and updated
9.0 Safety Equipment
9.1 Safety eyewash stations clearly
labeled, checked monthly and free
from obstructions
9.2 Fire extinguishers checked annually
and free from obstruction
9.3 First-aid supplies and register
(logbook) readily available and
clearly visible
9.4 Fume hood sash and inflow annually
tested
10.0 Electrical
10.1 Access to electrical panels not
blocked or covered by materials – 1
meter in-front must be clear at all
times
10.2 Cords in good condition
10.3 Extension cords not a trip hazard or
used with high current devices
Contact WSEP Workplace Safety and
Environmental Protection at 966-4700 or
www.usask.ca/wsep
Waste containers labeled according
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