Clinical Lab Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Fire Safety and Prevention

• Personnel are trained to: locate fire alarm pull stations and follow established fire reporting procedure, recognize and interpret fire alarm signals, locate and appropriately use fire extinguishers, secure the lab and safely evacuate when indicated.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The lab is clean and uncluttered with aisles and fire egress unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signage is clear and lit.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corridors and stairways are not used for storage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Styrofoam, cardboard and other combustibles are not accumulated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors (stairway, corridor and lab) are not wedged or tied open and are in good repair.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic sprinklers are unobstructed. (Storage is no closer than 18 inches to the horizontal plane of the sprinkler heads except at walls).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers of adequate size and appropriate type are available, readily accessible and properly maintained.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Chemicals

• The lab has a unit-specific chemical hygiene plan and is complying with its provisions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemical containers, including those for wastes, are labeled; waste containers indicate contents (percentages or concentrations) and display a hazard warning.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety data sheets (SDSs) are maintained and available to lab personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anyone handling hazardous materials has received adequate training prior to possible exposure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals are stored in allowed quantities and container sizes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves or cabinets below eye level are used for chemical storage; Chemicals are off the floor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers are not leaking or damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety equipment and personal protective devices appropriate to the chemical hazard are employed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Chemicals

• Flammable liquid containers are no greater than one gallon in size

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids are stored in lab-safe refrigerators when they must be cooled, and not in cold rooms; refrigerators are labeled for allowed contents and either safe or not safe for storage of flammable liquids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable chemicals are used in exhaust hoods

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrosive Chemicals

• Corrosive chemicals are stored below eye level.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosive chemicals are always used with appropriate personal protective equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosive chemicals are used within suitable proximity to drench showers and eyewashes and personnel are trained to locate and use this equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Liquids

• These materials are used with suitable ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders are appropriately secured with chains or straps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Quantities of compressed gases are minimized and within the limits described by policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is no bulk storage in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No storage incompatibilities exist, especially those involving flammable and oxidizing gases

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinder valves are closed and caps are replaced when cylinders are not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty gas cylinders are marked "MT" or "EMPTY"

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All cylinders are kept away from heat sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All necessary precautions are taken to prevent hazardous contact with cryogenic liquid and vapors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Equipment

• Electrical equipment with exposed conductive surfaces is grounded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords on electrical equipment are not damaged or frayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords, adapters, or multiplugs are not used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical receptacles are not overloaded or damaged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical panels are unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lab Equipment

• Unattended operations are automatically monitored and controlled for protection from fire, excess pressure or vacuum, uncontrolled reactions, accidental releases and other hazardous circumstances

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic equipment used while the lab is unattended is regularly checked for proper operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Guards are in place over moving parts of equipment, such as belt drives on vacuum pumps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glassware is not cracked or chipped

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety and Emergency Equipment

• Safety equipment and personal protective devices are selected, used and maintained in accordance with policy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment is being utilized when required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Holders or mitts are used to handle hot articles and cryogens

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A drench shower is available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An eyewash is available, accessible and clean; weekly checks documented by staff

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An exhaust fume hood is operative and is not used for storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biological safety cabinets have current certifications and are properly utilized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Disposal

• Chemical purchases and use are planned to minimize waste generation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Syringes and other sharps are disposed of in appropriate containers which are not overfilled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biohazard and radiation wastes are properly segregated and handled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness

• Personnel are trained in emergency notification and response procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Waste receptacles of the appropriate type, size and number are provided for each type of waste generated and receptacles are clearly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spills, loose tiles, lifted carpeting and other slip/trip hazards are promptly cleaned or corrected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Files cabinets and bookcases are anchored or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign on Outside of Door to lab has the Following:

• Name(s) of person(s) in charge of the laboratory,<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An emergency telephone number,<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NFPA 704 hazard identification sign (four color diamond),<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biohazard level sign,<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radiation hazard signage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A