Information
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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Emergency Contacts and Egress
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Emergency contacts and phone numbers posted on each lab and storage area.<br>
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Exits are free of obstructions and stored materials.
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Emergency exits are not locked with slide bolts, dead bolts, padlocks, etc.
Fire Extinguisher
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Accessible
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Locations clearly visible as marked.
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Monthly and annual inspections current.
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Mounted.
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Charged and seals in tact.
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Correct for hazards present.
Safety Shower and Eyewash
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Eyewash and/or safety shower present.
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Eyewash and/or shower needed due to substances and compounds that have the capability of producing adverse effects on the health and safety of humans.
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Not blocked - must be accessible within 10 seconds. Path of travel free of obstructions.
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Locations clearly marked.
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Weekly inspections and flushing current and documented.
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Protective caps in place on eyewash.
Housekeeping
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Counters and floors clean and clear of clutter.
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A minimum of 28" egress is maintained.
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Lab is free of trip hazards.
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Equipment on benches is stable or secured.
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Supplies stored in a stable and secure manner.
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Sharps disposal container provided and clearly labeled.
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No storage within 18 inches of sprinkler heads.
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Hallways and exits are clear.
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Moving parts on machinery are guarded.
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No food storage in lab.
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No chemical storage in food areas.
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Refrigerators for food storage labeled "food only".
Compressed Gas
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Cylinders secured in place.
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Protective caps in place when not in immediate use.
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Oxygen and flammable gasses stored separately (20 feet apart or fire wall in-between).
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Manual shutoff valves provided at all points of supply and use.
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Corrosive gasses stored no more than 6 months.
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Pressure gauges and regulators are in place as appropriate an are not damaged.
Chemical Hygiene And Storage
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Appropriate hazard warning signs posted on door and storage areas (e.g. Cancer Agent)
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Chemical Hygiene Plan present in lab.
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All containers labeled legibly with content and hazard warning.
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Storage container in good condition: no rust, leakage, dents, or crystallization.
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Glass storage containers are limited to 1 gallon size or smaller.
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Peroxide forming chemicals labeled and dated upon receipt and opening.
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Peroxide forming chemicals disposed of within 3-12 months after opening depending upon the compound.
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Acid and bases are stored separately from solvents. Exception: Store acetic acid with solvents
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Manufacturer expiration dates observed.
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Water reactive chemicals stored away from water (liquid) and water (liquid) vapor.
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Corrosive and flammable chemicals are stored below eye level.
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Chemical containers are not stacked.
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No more than 10 gallons or flammable liquid are stored outside a flammable liquid cabinet.
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No more than 40 gallons of flammable liquid stored per lab.
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All refrigerators and freezers labeled to indicate their suitability for flammable storage.
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Carcinogenic and highly toxic chemicals stored in main compartment of refrigerator instead of door.
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Carcinoens, reproductive toxins and highly toxic chemicals stored an used in a designated and labeled area. No open bench storage.
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All chemicals must be stored in their chemical group. If multiple groups are on a shelf they must be separated by secondary containment.
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Opened 5 gallon containers should be placed in secondary containment.
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Explosion resistant refrigerators and freezers used for flammable liquids.
Ventilation
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Hood sash is in working order - not stuck, broke or removed.
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Equipment and materials are positioned and used at a minimum of 6" from the front of the hood.
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Airfoils are not altered or removed.
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Equipment or materials do not obstruct air flow.
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Hood interior is clean, uncluttered and not used as permanent storage.
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Annual hood certification present indicating face velocity is 100-120 fpm.
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Arrows indicating the correct sash height posted.
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Hood low flow alarms present and operational.
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Perchloric Acid hoods labeled "For Perchloric Acid Operations Only".
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Safety glasses/ eye protection available.
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Lab coats and aprons available.
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Face shields available for operations with appreciable splash hazards (e.g. handling acids)
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Appropriate shoes worn (e.g. no sandals, no high heels)
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Appropriate gloves available.
Biosafety
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Annual certification of boisafety cabinet present.
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Appropriate hazard warning signs posted on door and storage areas (e.g. Biohazard - Legionella Pneumophila)
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All containers labeled so as to content and hazard.
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Sharps containers provided and clearly labeled.
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Biological waste containers labeled.
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Municipal trash containers free of biohazardous waste.
Chemical Waste Management
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Hazardous Waste Plan present.
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Waste containers labeled with contents and start date.
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Waste stored less than 90 days.
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Waste containers closed and in good condition.
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Secondary containment of wastes stored outside hood.
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Municipal trash containers free of chemical waste.
Office Space
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Office free of tripping hazards (e.g., cables, loose tiles, damaged carpet)
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Electrical cords and plugs in good condition
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Workstation set-up provides a minimum of 28" egress.
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Office supplies stacked in a stable and secure manner.
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Hallways and exits are clear.
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No storage within 18 inches of the sprinkler heads.
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Fire extinguisher mounted, accessible an inspected monthly and annually.
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Coffee pot not placed on or near combustible material.
Building Condition
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Unsealed holes or pen pipe/conduit through floors, ceilings, walls present.
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Duct work is sealed.
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Loose floor tile present.
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Loose ceiling tiles present.
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Chipping/peeling paint present.
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Conduit/pipe extruding out of the middle of the floor.
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Suspect friable asbestos.
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Exposed Mastic.
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Bugs/ rodents present (excluding bugs/rodents used for experiments)
Special or Unique Hazards
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List special or unique hazard:
