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Hazards
Radiation Safety
Radioactive Materials
X-rays
Lasers
Biosafety
Level 2 or higher
Bloodborne Pathogens
Toxins
Chemicals
Particularly Hazardous Substances
Peroxide Formers
Pyrophorics
Water Reactives
Mercury
DEA Controlled Substances
Explosives
Compressed Gases
Corrosives
Flammables
Hydrofluoric Acid
Documentation and Training
All appropriate safety manuals and documents available?
Laboratory Hazard Assessment completed?
Required training completed?
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) written for highly hazardous chemicals or non-standard procedures?
Current chemical inventory present?
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) available?
SDS location known to employees?
Emergency Information and Fire Safety
Lab sign posted and up to date?
Hazards properly characterized on the sign?
Items not stored too close to the ceiling?
Fire extinguisher present and not obstructed?
Fire extinguisher inspection up to date?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Proper PPE worn based on hazards?
Eye protection available?
Lab coats available?
Gloves compatible with hazard are available?
Other PPE available (as needed)?
PPE not worn outside of lab?
Respirators not in use unless authorized?
General Safety
Exits not blocked?
Lab doors closed?
Lab access controlled?
Windows in lab doors not obstructed?
Safety shower/eyewash present?
Eyewash and safety shower not obstructed (16" radius)?
Eyewash and safety shower testing up to date?
Spill cleanup materials present?
Gas cylinders properly secured?
Gas cylinders properly stored?
Lab equipment properly labeled?
Sink available for hand washing?
Soap available for hand washing?
No slipping or tripping hazards?
Mechanical devices available for pipetting?
Housekeeping
No food or drink in the lab?
No chemical storage on the floor (unless secondarily contained)?
Broken glass container available and containing only approved items?
Sharps container available and containing only approved items?
Minimal glassware in sink?
Overall housekeeping good?
Chemical Safety, Storage and Compatibility
Chemical storage in good condition?
Chemical storage cabinets properly labeled?
Less than 10 gallons of flammables outside flammable storage cabinets?
Less than 10 additional gallons of flammables outside storage cabinets in approved safety cans?
Less than 60 gallons of flammables stored in the lab total and three or less flammable cabinets?
Containers properly labeled?
Chemicals segregated and stored based on compatibility?
Chemical containers in good condition?
Peroxide forming chemicals properly labeled, segregated and stored?
Water reactive chemicals properly labeled, segregated and stored?
Pyrophoric chemicals properly labeled, segregated and stored?
Explosive chemicals properly labeled, segregated and stored?
Chemicals dated with date received?
Chemical containers kept closed?
If hydrofluoric acid is present, proper safety precautions followed?
Fume Hoods and Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)
Vented cabinets vented properly?
Fume hood certification current?
Sash at or below indicated height?
Minimal clutter in hood and baffles not obstructed?
In use hood not used for storage?
Alarm or monitor installed and operational?
Sash in good condition?
No other critical fume hood issues?
BSC certified in the last year?
Front grill of BSC not obstructed?
Disinfectant trap in use for vacuum lines?
BSC not too cluttered?
Chemical and Biological Waste
Waste containers properly labeled?
Waste containers closed?
Waste containers in good condition?
Waste containers properly segregated?
Waste containers dated and not past 6 months?
Mechanical and Electrical Safety
Moveable parts guarded?
Electrical panels accessible?
Plugs, cords and outlets in good condition?
No extension cords used in lieu of hard wiring?
No daisy chaining of power strips?
Outlets within 48" of water source GFCI?
Inspection Closure
The inspection is considered still open until all of the following criteria are met:
1) A score of 80% or higher is achieved 2) The are no outstanding critical deficiencies 3) The Principal Investigator is satisfied with the inspection score and does not wish a subsequent inspection
If the closure criteria are not met at the conclusion of the initial check, a subsequent inspection will occur within 2 weeks to attempt to close the inspection. If the inspection cannot be closed after the subsequent check, the escalation process will be utilized.
Robert Clark
Arkansas State University General Laboratory Inspection
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