Chem/Bio Lab Inspection Guide

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. General Information

• c. Are all means of egress clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Are Hazard warning stickers and restricted access signs posted and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is emergency contact information posted and legible at the lab entrance and near telephone(s) (i.e supervisor's name and number, dept. number, EHS number and 911?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Chemical Hygiene Plan

• a. Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan accessible in the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Has the plan been reviewed by all lab workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Is lab-specific safety information in the plan being updated annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. PPE/Personal Hygiene Practice

• a. Is the appropriate PPE available (i.e gloves, face shields, goggles, safety glasses, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Are safety glasses worn when hazards to the eye are present? (I.e pressure hazards, centrifuges, chemicals, boiling liquids, bloodbourne pathogens, UV light, or other hazardous processes stated n the CHP).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are gloves removed when leaving the laboratory (unless necessary)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Is proper attire worn (i.e no sandals, or shorts without lab coat)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Is hand washing soap and disposable towels available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Electrical

• b. Are Relocatable Power Taps being used properly and within limitations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) installed within 6 feet of any water source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Are extension cords being used properly and within limitations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Chemical Storage

D. Compressed Gases

• a. Are cylinders stored properly and capped if unused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Are cylinders properly labeled and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

E. Peroxide Formers

• a. Are peroxide forming chemicals being labeled with appropriate dates (received, opened, and 6 month test date)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. Reactives

• a. Are air, water, light, etc. reactive chemicals stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. Containers and Labeling

• d. Are chemical storage container labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Are chemical storage containers compatible, appropriate, and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Are breakables being stored away from shelf edges and at or below eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are chemical storage containers labeled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. Storage Areas

• a. Are chemicals being segregated and stored with compatible or like chemicals? (i.e segregation of flammables and oxidizers; nitric acid and acids; acids and bases etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Are storage cabinets and shelves in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are chemical storage areas identified with signs? (i.e flammables, corrosives, poisons, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. Flammable Chemicals

• a. Is the total volume of flammable liquids less than 15 gallons per lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Waste Management

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is chemical waste picked up regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are waste bottles stored in such a way they cannot be kicked or knocked off a bench or shelf?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Are waste bottles properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Housekeeping

• c. Is there adequate space to perform work safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Are aisles free of clutter and is there at least 36 inches of clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• f. Is there at least 18 inches of clearance from the ceiling in regard to storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Are needles and syringes being stored appropriately (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Are floors, walls, work benches, etc clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is the lab neat and clean in appearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Chemical Fume Hood

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is the sash placed in the proper position when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are lab employees trained in hood use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Physical Security

• a. Are lab doors locked when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Is a list of authorized lab personnel posted near the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

10. Emergency Management

• a. Are eyewash and showers available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Have they been tested within the last 30 days?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Is a spill kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Is a first aid kit available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

11. Recordkeeping/ Training

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• g. Has the Annual Renewal of Protocol been filed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• h. Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan available to all laboratory personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• a. Have lab personnel been trained in general laboratory safety?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• b. Have laboratory personnel been trained on all aspects of the Chemical Hygiene Plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• c. Are lab personnel knowledgeable about how to report an accident/injury?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• d. Has the laboratory specific Chemical Hygiene Plan been updated annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• e. Are exposure incident reports maintained and kept up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A