2013 Lab Audit v1.2

• Campus

  Downtown

  Evansdale

• Building

• Room # (No Spaces or Dashes)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector / Auditor

  Paul F. Porter

  Joyce Moore

  Jonathan Middlemas

  Jennifer Scheuch

  Erin Brittain

• Document No.

• College

  Select Agriculture Arts & Sciences Engineering Facilities Potomac Tech Other

  • Agriculture
  • Arts & Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Facilities
  • Potomac
  • Tech
  • Other

• Department

  Select Agricultural Sciences Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Comp Eng Forestry Geology Industrial Eng Mech & Aero Eng Mining Eng Physics Petroleum & NG Eng Other

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Comp Eng
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Industrial Eng
  • Mech & Aero Eng
  • Mining Eng
  • Physics
  • Petroleum & NG Eng
  • Other

• Enter Name of Person Responsible for Lab Space and where that name was acquired

Required Information / Postings

• 704 posting up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Picture(s) of Door Posting

  Media

• Safety Data Sheets binder / packet readily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Written Chemical Hygiene Plan available in lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHP has Lab Specific section completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety

• No food or drink present in work areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigeration units for food labeled Food Only

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving adequate for loads imposed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Large/heavy containers stored on lower shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only lightweight or small, inert materials stored above 5 feet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage

• No Elemental Mercury, devices, or equipment is present (excluding lamps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigeration units for chemical storage labeled "No Food"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical storage cabinets properly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers clearly labeled with chemical name(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers marked with Date Received

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers kept closed except during transfers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers compatible with the chemical

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals segregated to avoid incompatibilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosives not stored above 5 feet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage quantities minimized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secondary containers used during transport of more than one pint of chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No high hazard or highly reactive chemicals present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Peroxide forming chemicals dated when received, tested after 6 months, and considered waste by 1 year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If reactive metals are present, is a Class D extinguisher available (Only if needed, otherwise N/A)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Goggles available for chemical splash protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves available for chemical protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab Coats available for chemical protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Glasses available for eye impact protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gloves available for cut or thermal protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does PPE appear to be utilized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants wearing Fully Closed Footwear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• User enrolled in respiratory protection program (if needed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Equipment

• Safety shower available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety shower unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety shower tested and passed within 1 year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash tested and passed within 1 year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash bump tested weekly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill control materials available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill control materials adequate to cover anticipated spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation

• Each chemical fume hood has been flow tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume hood vents (baffles) unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume hoods used with sash in appropriate position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical storage strictly limited in actively used hoods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Biological Hoods specifically marked "For Bio Use Only" or "Not a Chemical Hood"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Liquids

• Used in fume hood or well-ventilated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored in flammable liquid storage cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigeration units approved for flammables storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammables separated from strong oxidizers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids not stored near hot plates or other ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Class ABC or BC fire extinguisher available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Chemicals

• Containers kept sealed tight except during transfer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers labeled with the words Hazardous Waste or as approprate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Constituents of the waste listed on the container label

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only Containers that are full are Dated (except 90 day areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accumulation limited to <1 quart of Acutely hazardous waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers compatible with waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Room is locked or occupant is present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Phone or other communication device accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a sharps container available (only if needed, otherwise N/A)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Separate disposal containers available for broken glass (only if needed, otherwise N/A)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Liquified or Compressed Gases

• Is there a shutoff near door for labs with natural gas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a fire blanket available nearby for labs with natural gas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used in well ventilated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toxic, flammable, corrosive gases used in fume hood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilated gas cabinets used to store highly toxic gases

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders segregated / separated by hazard class

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage quantities minimized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secured from tipping while stored or in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regulators compatible with gas cylinder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective valve caps in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty or unused gas cylinders promptly returned to supplier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Cryogenics

• Personal protective equipment used to avoid skin contact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used/dispensed with good ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers vented or pressure relief devices provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low temperature embrittlement considered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glass dewars shielded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• All Lab Workers have completed Laboratory Safety Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Lab Workers have completed Hazard Communication Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All Lab Workers have completed Hazardous Waste Training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training (EHS and departmental is documented)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Marshall

• Aisles and passageways clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All storage at least 18 inches below sprinkler head

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit illuminated signs working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit paths free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors / access not blocked or wedged open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers mounted near doorway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher inspected within 1 month

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Hazards

• No extension cords used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible cords in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cover plate in place for outlets and switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Circuit breaker panels unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any building electrical equipment (transformers, inverters) unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machine/instrument access panels in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No exposed electrical conductors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Multi-plug adapters have overload protection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) used for wet/exterior use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Awareness: (Ask: Do laboratory workers know...)

• If workers are present, enter name(s) here

• 1. what to do in the event of an emergency, such as fire, injury, including evacuation routes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. how to clean up chemical spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. the location /contents of the Chemical Hygiene Plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the department

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. what an SDS is and where to find them and other safety information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. what type of personal protective equipment to use and when to use it

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. what to do with chemical waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. what are the most hazardous materials you use and what precautions to take

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. if any of the materials used in the lab are carcinogens, highly toxic agents or reproductive toxins.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. if any DHS Chemicals of Interest are present, have they been reported to EHS. *Particular attention to Chemical Warfare Convention Chemicals and toxic gases*

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. where and how to use emergency equipment, such as safety showers and eyewash stations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. to question unfamiliar visitors in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. if anyone in the laboratory is conducting unauthorized research activities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. to report unusual or suspicious conditions and security incidents to Public Safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Comments

• What elements of research are being conducted?

  Select Chemical Radioactive Biohazards Microwaves Lasers Strong Magnetic Fields Nanoparticles Office/Computer ONLY Other (define below)

  • Chemical
  • Radioactive
  • Biohazards
  • Microwaves
  • Lasers
  • Strong Magnetic Fields
  • Nanoparticles
  • Office/Computer ONLY
  • Other (define below)

• Please sign upon Audit completion

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