Chemistry Lab Inspection List
Lab Shop Storage Other
Building: ______________________________________ Room number: __________Use: 
Department: ______________________ Space Owner: ________________________________________
Was contact made with personnel
Yes
No
Name: ________________________________________
Inspected by: ______________________________________ Date_______________________________
1. Personal Protective Equipment worn by occupants?
2. Proper attire worn (long pants, closed shoes, long hair tied back)?
3. Eyewash checked within past week?
4. Safety plan visible and up to date?
5. Fire extinguisher not blocked?
6. Food/drinks intended for human consumption in lab?
7. Electrical cords in good condition?
Comments/Special items to note (eg, laser lab safety)
In addition, please check the items on back of sheet which are from EH&S.
Hazardous Waste Assessment
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No Corr
1. Orderly Work Area – The area is free from excess clutter.
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2. Aisle Space - Aisles should be free of obstruction and maintained at 30 inches.
“No” indicates aisle space less than 24 inches.
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3. Spills – Area, including secondary containment, is free of spilled materials.
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4. Chemicals and Hazardous Materials
a. Chemicals or other hazardous materials are present.
b. Chemicals and their containers appear to be labeled and in good
condition.
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5. Contained Rooms—Area is a single room, with no other rooms internally
connected.
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6. Presence of accumulated waste in room?
If yes, complete items below.
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7. General Control - Waste is accumulated in the room where generated.
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8. Containers – Containers are suitable for the contents, e.g., containers for liquids
are rigid with screw-capped closures, containers for solids will not leak or
tear due to contents.
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9. Container Closure – Waste containers are closed with appropriate closures
(e.g., no stoppers or parafilm as primary closure).
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10. Filling of Waste Container – 10% head space allowed for expansion
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11. Container Handling – Containers are stored in a manner that prevents
breakage, spills, or leaks.
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12. Secondary Containment – Waste containers are kept in secondary containment
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13. Clean Containers – There is no visible residue on waste containers.
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14. Container Markings – Old labels are defaced
a. Containers are labeled as “Hazardous Waste” or “Waste (chem.)”
and identified with a chemical name.
b. Containers of used oil are labeled “Used Oil” and not “Waste”
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15. Quantities of Waste –Is there less than 55-gallons of waste?
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Comments
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