Chemistry Dept Safety Audit

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

A. Documentation and Training

• Lab safety manual and rules accessible to all

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Training Documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Monthly inspections recorded and up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. Fire Safety

• Fire extinguisher present/charged/accessible/tag updated/signage visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. General Safety

• Exits, aisles and corridors are not blocked (24" minimum width)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance area around safety shower and eyewash marked at least 16" in each direction. Signage visible. Shower/eyewash checked monthly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical spill kit available and complete

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Close toed shoes, long pants and eye protection worn by laboratory personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab coats and gloves available for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate supply of specialty PPE available (i.e. UV glasses, face shields, lab aprons, cryogenic gloves.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE contaminated with hazardous materials disposed of as hazardous waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. Housekeeping

• No consumption of food or drink in laboratory areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper waste disposal of sharps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimal laboratory clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. Chemical Storage and Inventory

DOT hazard classes present

• Gases

• Flammable solids, pyrophorics

• Explosives

• Flammable liquids

• Oxidizes and peroxides

• Toxic/infectious materials

• Radioactive materials

• Corrosive materials

• Miscellaneous dangerous goods

• Number of gas cylinders present:

• Gas cylinders secured to a stable structure with chains at 1/3 and 2/3 height.<br>Protection cap in place when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

G. Fume Hoods and Biosafety Cabinets

• Air flow measurements certified within one year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biosafety cabinets certified within one year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H. Chemical Waste Disposal and Transport

• Containers available and labeled for disposal of hazardous waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste manifests or tags attached to waste cans/containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical waste containers in good condition and kept closed (i.e. No funnels in place) with secondary containment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical wastes collected at satellite accumulation areas are disposed when full or within 270 days whichever is sooner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Universal waste container present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

I. Seismic Safety

• Shelving and file cabinets 5' or over anchored/bolted; items on shelves secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

J. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing uSafety

• Moveable parts guarded on equipment as appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plugs, cords outlets in good condition, not overloaded, no long term use extension cords

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power strips secured off the floor and away from liquids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air gap between water tap and open tank, container or vessel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transparent 'p traps' kept clear of sediments and debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Auditors

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