Art Studio Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Fire and Life Safety

• Is an 18 inch ceiling clearance maintained in sprinklered areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are aisles and passageways kept clear (minimum of 36 inches)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are illuminated exit signs working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors unlocked, not blocked or wedged open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are doors, passageways, or stairways that are neither exits nor access to exits appropriately marked "Not an Exit" or otherwise identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers available in close proximity to the studio? If so, are fire extinguishers mounted and clearly indicated without obstruction? Are fire extinguishers annually certified and noted on the inspection tag?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fire extinguisher training been completed for individuals who are expected to use them in the case of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Work Environment

• Are all work areas adequately illuminated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all areas of the studio kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors in the studio kept clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate means of reaching items stored above shoulder level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Planning

• Are eyewash stations and safety showers available in close proximity (<25 feet) to areas where the eyes and body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials? If so, have they been inspected on a monthly basis and are they unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits readily accessible to each work area with necessary supplies, periodic inspection, and replenishment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If chemicals are used in the studio, is an adequate Chemical Spill Kit available and fully stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tornado shelter/assembly area building maps and an Emergency Guide available in studios with high student occupancy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have studio faculty and staff been trained on the department's Emergency Response Plan? If so, do occupants know where the areas of shelter and assembly areas are located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Required Information and Postings

• Is emergency contact information available or posted near studio telephones?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the studio have an up-to-date chemical inventory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the studio have Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals uploaded into MSDSonline?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are studio safety rules posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are areas requiring the use of safety glasses posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Employee and Student Safety Training

• Have employees and students received documented safety awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Student Supervision

• Are undergraduate students supervised at all times while using the studio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written procedure for students working unsupervised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are students required to purchase art materials from an approved list or are students forbidden from bringing their own art materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Individual Workspaces

• Is there a written contract specifying permitted materials and penalties for non-compliance for students in individual studio spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Does the studio have documentation of PPE Hazard Assessments and applicable training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye and face protection available? Are goggles and face shields available for corrosives? Are industrial safety glasses available for flying particles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are open toe shoes prohibited in areas where corrosives, open flame, heavy equipment, etc. are used? If so, is this enforced and clearly stated in studio rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate protective gloves, aprons, shields, and other means of protection provided against corrosive liquids and chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate protective measures used for potential light and radiation hazards from furnaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators used in the studio by faculty, staff, or students? If so, are employee users included in the Respiratory Protection Program, including medical evaluations, training, and fit tests? Are appropriate respirators and appropriate cartridges used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hearing protectors used in the studio by faculty, staff, or students? If so, has a noise assessment been completed to identify high noise areas and applicability of the University Hearing Conservation Program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Are flexible cords in good condition and free of splices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cover plates in place for outlets and switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are circuit breaker panels free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the studio free of temporary extension cords being used for permanent wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ground fault circuit interruptors (GFCI) used within six feet of sinks and in wet areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are disconnecting switches and circuit breakers labeled to indicate their use or equipment served?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Equipment

• Are there accessible written procedures for equipment used in the studio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all woodworking machines have protective guards and shields in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Management

• Is there an approved mechanism for introducing new chemicals and processes into the studio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical storage shelving adequate for imposed loads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refrigeration units used for chemical storage labeled NO FOOD OR DRINK?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refrigeration units used for food labeled FOOD ONLY?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical storage cabinets properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers clearly labeled with the chemical name and hazard(s) of the chemical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are good chemical storage practices in place (i.e. storage quantities minimized, outdated chemicals removed, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers kept closed except during use or transfer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical storage containers compatible with the chemical and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals segregated to avoid Incompatibilities (i.e. acids and bases, flammables and corrosives, flammables and oxidizers,etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable storage cabinets being utilized for flammable material storage in excess of 10 gallons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable materials being stored away from potential ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gases properly secured in order to prevent tipping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty compressed gas cylinders marked and stored separately from full cylinders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are protective valve caps in place for all compressed gas cylinders not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are non-compatible compressed gas cylinders segregated (i.e. oxygen and flammable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is spent fixer sent through a silver recovery unit or collected for hazardous waste disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ventilation

• Have chemical fume hoods been surveyed within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are other local exhaust devices surveyed to ensure effectiveness?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general ventilation (i.e HVAC) adequate for occupants and activities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are saw dust collectors present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A