2014 WVU EHS Lab Audit v1.3

• Campus

  Downtown

  Evansdale

• Building

• Room # (No Spaces or Dashes)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspector / Auditor

  Paul F. Porter

  Joyce Moore

  Jennifer Scheuch

• 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 - (List in Next Field)

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Comp Eng
  • Forestry
  • Geology
  • Industrial Eng
  • Mech & Aero Eng
  • Mining Eng
  • Physics
  • Petroleum & NG Eng
  • Other - (List in Next Field)

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

Chemicals

• Are any chemicals utilized in this lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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 Storage

• Elemental Mercury, devices, or equipment is present (excluding lamps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select all Mercury Equipment observed. (Advise users of exchange program)

  Select Thermometer Monometer Thermostat Switch Barometer Other

  • Thermometer
  • Monometer
  • Thermostat
  • Switch
  • Barometer
  • Other

• Does Mercury equipment appear to be In Use, not just in storage?

  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

• High hazard or highly reactive chemicals present?

  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

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

  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

Flammable Liquids

• Are any Flammable Liquids present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored in flammable liquid storage cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Used in fume hood or well-ventilated area

  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

• Refrigeration units approved for flammables storage

  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

Waste Chemicals

• Is there any chemical or hazardous waste generated in this area? (Including potential to generate.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers labeled with the words Hazardous Waste or as approprate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers kept sealed tight except during transfer

  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

• Are any compressed or liquified gasses present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

• Are cylinders segregated / separated by hazard class

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective valve caps in place

  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

• Storage quantities minimized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty or unused gas cylinders promptly returned to supplier

  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

Cryogenics

• Any cryogenics present or used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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

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

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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