EHS/JHSC Laboratory Health and Safety Inspection

• Audit Title

• Principal Investigator/Supervisor:

• Department:

• Location (building, room(s)):

• Inspection Team:

• Conducted on

  Date

1.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND PREPAREDNESS

• 1.1 Emergency contact information posted and easily accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 1.2 Emergency procedures posted/available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 1.3 First Aid kit available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 1.4 Appropriate spill kit available and stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 1.5 Fire extinguisher inspected in past year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

2.0 EYEWASH STATIONS AND SAFETY SHOWERS

• 2.1 Eyewash station in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 2.2 Safety shower in the lab or nearby (door opens in the same direction of travel)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 2.3 Highly visible sign indicates location of eyewash and safety shower

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 2.4 Eyewash station tested weekly and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 2.5 Safety shower tested in past year and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 2.6 Access to eyewash station and safety shower clear of obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

3.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• 3.1 Wearing safety glasses (with side-shields) as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.2 Goggles and face shield worn/available as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.3 Gloves are available and worn as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.4 Lab coats available and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.5 PPE removed prior to leaving the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.6 Other PPE is available and used as required (e.g. hearing protection, respirator)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 3.7 Proper footwear worn (e.g. closed-toe shoes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

4.0 GENERAL LABORATORY WORK PRACTICES

• 4.1 Not wearing clothing that exposes skin to chemical contact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 4.2 No food or drink in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 4.3 Long hair/loose jewellery is retrained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 4.4 Personal belongings kept away from contaminants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

5.0 HOUSEKEEPING AND FACILITY INTEGRITY

• 5.1 Bench tops and work areas clean and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 5.2 Floors, aisles, doorways, emergency exits and access to emergency equipment clear and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 5.3 Adequate lighting for tasks conducted in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 5.4 Light fixtures in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

6.0 HYGIENE FACILITIES AND PRACTICES

• 6.1 Proper hand washing facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 6.2 Soap and paper towels available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

7.0 CHEMICAL FUME HOODS AND GENERAL VENTILATION

• 7.1 Fume hood(s) present in lab where chemicals are handled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.2 Fume hood(s) certified annually by EHS (inspection sticker dated within past year)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.3 Fume hood(s) have a functioning air flow alarm system installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.4 Interior of fume hood(s) uncluttered so that airflow is not impeded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.5 Sash positioned appropriately when in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.6 Sash fully closed when not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.7 Glove boxe(s) certified routinely according to manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.8 Door(s) not propped open (negative pressure of the lab is being maintained)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 7.9 Biological Safety Cabinet certified in the last year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Date of Last Inspection

  Date

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

8.0 WHMIS/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SAFETY

• 8.1 All lab personnel have ready access to all the MSDSs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 8.2 Where there are printed MSDSs, dated within the last 3 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 8.3 Lab personnel aware of required training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 8.4 Current inventory of hazardous materials available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

9.0 CHEMICAL STORAGE

• 9.1 All chemicals labeled and properly identified (WHMIS/GHS compliant)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.2 Storage shelves sturdy and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.3 Receipt and/or expiry dates are marked on time-sensitive chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.4 Chemicals stored in compatible groups

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.5 Refrigerators suitable for chemical storage (e.g. ignition-free interior, not used to store food or drink)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.6 Chemicals not stored on high shelves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 9.7 Chemical transport or handling equipment available (e.g. cart)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

10.0 HAZARDOUS WASTE

• 10.1 Chemical waste containers properly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 10.2 Chemical waste containers adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 10.3 Chemical waste properly segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 10.4 No accumulation of unused chemicals and/or hazardous waste in the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

11.0 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

• 11.1 Flammable liquids stored in appropriate containers and/or cabinets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 11.2 Ducting on the vented storage cabinet made of fireproof material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 11.3 Maximum of 50 L of flammable liquids stored in the open area of the lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 11.4 Maximum of 250 L of flammable liquids stored in flammable storage cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 11.5 Flammable and combustible materials stored away from heat or other ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

12.0 CORROSIVE MATERIALS

• Corrosive materials stored in corrosive resistant cabinet and/or containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 12.2 Cabinets containing corrosive materials properly labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 12.3 Corrosive materials stored in secondary containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 12.4 Acids and bases stored separately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

13.0 COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED GASES

• 13.1 Gas cylinders are secured in an upright position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.2 Valve caps are on when gas cylinders are not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.3 Restraints/brackets are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.4 Regulators appear in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.5 Cylinder cart available for transport

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.6 Flow meter installed for toxic gas cylinders and calibrated regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 13.7 Gas cylinders stored away from sources of heat or ignition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

14.0 CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS

• 14.1 Cryogenic liquids dispensed/handled in well ventilated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 14.2 Oxygen alarm installed along with monitoring device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 14.3 Up-to-date record of regular calibration for oxygen sensor(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

15.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 15.1 Electrical equipment plugged into permanent outlets or a single power bar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

• 15.2 Electrical cords, plugs and sockets in good condtion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Recommended Corrective Action

• Date Action Taken

SIGN-OFF

• Additional Comments/Observations

• Inspector Signature

  Sign

• Inspector Signature

  Sign

SUPERVISOR FOLLOW-UP

• Please review the inspection report and corrective actions for non-compliance items. After the action items have been addressed, indicate the completion date for each item and sign the report.

• Supervisor Name

• Supervisor Signature

• Date