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General MSU - FY15 - 140825

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Fire/Life Safety

  • Employer has furnished to each of his/her employees employment and place of employment, whicha re free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his/her employees. [Gen Duty Clause] {1.0}

Electrical

  • Electrical rooms are found to be free of storage and clutter, with no combustibles found in the area. [IFC 315.2] {1.1}

  • Electrical panels have 36" of clear space for emergency access. [IFC 605.3] {1.2}

  • Electrical cords are in good condition and do not extend under doorways where they are exposed to excessive wear. [IFC 605.1, 605.5] {1.3}

  • Multi-plug adapters are all in conformance with NFPA 70. [IFC 605.4, NFPA 70] {1.4}

  • Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring. They shall be used only with portable appliances, and plugged into approved receptacles. [IFC 605.5] {1.5}

  • All electrical sockets near a liquid source or area where liquids are used are protected by GFCI. [IFC 605.1, 1910.303] {1.6}

  • Electrical/Junction boxes have cover plates secured. [IFC 605.1] {1.7}

Emergency Equipment and Egress

  • Emergency exits and corridors are not obstructed to allow for emergency egress and access. [IFC 1003.6, 1910.37] {1.8}

  • Walkways and Aisles are uncluttered and free from tripping hazards. [IFC 1018.3, IFC 315, 1910.22, 1910.176(c)] {1.9}

  • Fire extinguishers are wall mounted with their tops no higher than 5' off the ground. [IFC 906.7, 906.9] {1.10}

  • Fire Extinguishers have a current certification tag. [IFC 906.2 and NFPA 10] {1.11}

  • Fire extinguisher access is not restricted. [IFC 906.6] {1.12}

  • 18" of clearance is maintained from sprinkler head deflectors. [IFC 315.2.1, 1910.159] {1.13}

  • 24" of clearance is maintained from ceiling in non-sprinkled areas. [IFC 315.2.1] {1.14}

  • Fire Sprinkler Heads show no sign of corrosion, foreign materials, paint or physical damage. [NFPA 25-5.2.1.1] {1.15}

  • Sprinkler lines/heads do not have items hung from them. [NFPA 5.2.2.2] {1.16}

  • Emergency Flushing Equipment is located in areas that are accessible within 10 seconds (55'). [ANSI Z358.1, 1910.151(c)] {1.17}

  • An unobstructed path to emergency showers and eyewash stations is maintained, including 6' of clear space in front of the station. [ANSI Z358.1, 1910.151] {1.18}

  • Eyewash stations are activated weekly (recommended 30 seconds) until all debris is removed and water runs clear and test is recorded on hang tag. [ANSI Z358.1, 1910.151(c)]. SRM will provide record tags upon request. {1.19}

  • Adequate First Aid supplies are readily available. [1910.151(b)] {1.20}

  • All system valves, including sprinkler control valves, are protected from physical damage and are accessible. [NFPA 25-13.2.3] {1.21}

Signage

  • Confined Spaces are labeled appropriately. [1910.146]. SRM will provide appropriate signage upon request. {1.22}

  • Signage notifying entrants of hazards within a room and emergency contact information is posted and up to date. [1910.1200, 1910.1450, General Duty Clause] {1.23}

Fire/Life Miscellaneous

  • Clothes dryer is on preventative maintenance schedule to prevent lint build-up. [IFC 1303.2, NFPA 1 - 11.5.1.11.1] {1.24}

  • Housekeeping - all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms are clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. [1910.22]{1.25}

  • Shelving is equipped with restraints (lips, wires, or other barriers) to prevent items stored from falling off and secured to prevent racks from falling. [IFC 3404.3.3.5.2, 1910.106, 1910.36, 1910.37, 1910.1450 Appendix A] {1.26}

  • Fire Resistance rating of construction is maintained: Holes in fire rated walls are filled with appropriately rated fire caulking or similar. [IFC 703.1, 703.2] {1.27}

General Waste

  • Waste and broken glassware is disposed of properly, not overfilled. [1910.1030, General Duty Clause] {2.1}

  • Electronics are disposed of through the E-Scrap Program, or other appropriate recycling program, if device is applicable. [40 CFR 261] {2.2}

  • Batteries are disposed of through the Hazardous Waste Program or other appropriate recycling program. [40 CFR 273] {2.3}

  • Pesticides are disposed of through the Hazardous Waste Program or appropriate State disposal site. [40 CFR 273] {2.4}

  • Mercury-Containing Articles (Not including lamps, see next 2 items) are disposed of through the Hazardous Waste Program, or other appropriate collection program. [40 CFR 273] {2.5}

  • Intact Lamps (i.e. fluorescent, neon, etc.) are disposed of through the Universal Waste Program, or other appropriate collection program. [40 CFR 273] {2.6}

  • Broken or leaking lamps, bulbs, and batteries are disposed of through the Hazardous Waste Program. [40 CFR 273] {2.7}

  • White Goods (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, etc.) are disposed of through Facilities Services Work Control. [42 CFR 85] {2.8}

  • Cylinders and lecture bottles are not thrown away without being properly discharged and secured. [NFPA 58, CGA] {2.9}

PPE/Clothing

  • Appropriate attire for working conditions is donned. [1910.132, 1910.1450] {3.1}

  • PPE use is consistently observed while in restricted areas or while working with hazardous materials. [1910.132] {3.2}

  • PPE is available to all employees and visitors within working areas. [1910.132] {3.3}

Portable Compressed Gas Cylinders

  • Cylinders are standing up, and secured with a chain with a minimum thickness of .25", or similar restraint. [IFC 3003.5.3, CGA] {4.1}

  • Cylinders not in use are not stored in the laboratory unit. [NFPA 45-11.1.6.4] {4.2}

  • Gas cylinders are capped when not in use and have a pressure regulator when in use. [NFPA 45-11.1.6, IFC 3003.6] {4.3}

Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Labs with Biological Agents, see additional checklist from Biosafety Program. (5.0)

  • An exposure control plan is in place and all personnel have been trained on its contents. [1910.1030] {5.1}

  • Biological waste is stored in appropriate Bio-waste hard-sided containers/plastic containers lined with red biohazard bags. [1910.1030] {5.2}

  • Used syringes are placed safely in appropriate sharps containers for disposal. [1910.1030] {5.3}

  • Containers used to store or transport blood or OPIM are labeled as such. [1910.1030] {5.4}

  • Equipment exposed to human blood or OPIM is labeled appropriately. [1910.1030] {5.5}

  • Refrigerator or Freezer containing human blood, OPIM or Biohazardous materials labeled appropriately. [1910.1030] {5.6}

  • Sharps containers or other biohazard red contains are not overfilled. [1910.1030(d)] {5.7}

Chemical Safety

General Chemical Safety

  • Current SDS/MSDS sheets for all chemicals and hazardous substances are accessible to all affected employees. [1910.1200] {6.1}

  • All chemicals are properly labeled with a product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information available to employees, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. [1910.1200, NFPA 45-9.2.3.4] {6.2}

  • Chemicals are dated when opened, or received, as appropriate (Peroxide forming agents in particular - 6 month maximum retention). [1910.1200, NFPA 45-9.2.3.4] {6.3}

  • Chemical storage containers are in good condition, not degraded and with their lids on securely when not in immediate use. [1910.1200, 1910.1450] {6.4}

  • Water reactive chemicals are not stored near a water source. [1910.1200] {6.5}

  • Chemicals are stored according to compatibility. [1910.1450, NFPA 45-9.2.3.2] {6.6}

  • Flammable chemicals are stored in flammable cabinets appropriately, and away from sources of heat and ignition. [1910.1450, NFPA 45-9.2.3.3] {6.7}

  • Storage of chemicals in the fume hood shall be prohibited. [NFPA 45 9.2.3.7] {6.8}

  • Secondary containment is provided for liquid chemicals as needed, and used for dry chemicals next to or below liquids. [1910.1450, 40 CFR 262] {6.9}

  • Rated refrigerators shall be used for flammable liquid storage where required below ambient temperatures. [NFPA 45-12.2.2] {6.10}

  • Chemical inventories are current. [1910.1450, 1910.1200, NFPA 704] {6.11}

  • Non-Pressurized Cryogenic containers are moved with approved devices designed for the secure movement of the container. [IFC 32.05.5, NFPA 55-8.14.11.4] {6.12}

Chemical and Hazardous Waste

  • Hazardous Waste containers shall be in good condition, labeled and have closed lids. [NFPA 45] {6.13}

  • Hazardous Waste shall be stored and mixed only if they are determined to be compatible by a qualified person. [NFPA 45] {6.14}

  • Hazardous Waste shall be stored in secondary containment and are not stored near a drain or sink}. [1910.1200, NFPA 45] {6.15}

  • Chemicals may not be disposed of by evaporation into a fume hood, a room, or outside open air. [40 CFR 260.10] {6.16}

  • Chemicals may only be dispoed of through drains if it is in quantities less than 100 mls and diluted 100 times. [EPA RCRA] {6.17}

  • Chemical and Hazardous Waste shall be disposed of through the Hazardous Waste Program. [40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262] {6.18}

  • All Chemical Waste containers must be labeled with the initial date of accumulation, the words "HAZARDOUS WASTE," the responsible party's name, a list of full chemical names and percentages of chemicals in the container. [40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262] {6.19}

Industrial Safety

  • Ladders present are rated for use and constructed of appropriate materials. [1910.25, 1926.1053] {7.1}

  • Machines and power tools are guarded appropriate to prevent injury. [29 CFR 1910.212] {7.2}

  • Engineered and power assisted tools are available and used when necessary. [General Duty Clause] {7.3}

  • Respirators are in good condition and stored according to the OSHA regulations. [1910.134] {7.4}

Training

  • Personnel working in laboratory settings have received appropriate Laboratory Safety trainings. [1910.1450] {8.1}

  • Personnel have received trainings specific to their lab environment and processes. [1910.1450] {8.2}

  • Personnel working with or near Hazardous Chemicals have received Hazard Communication Training post February 1, 2013. [1910.1200] {8.3}

  • Personnel that work with Hazardous Chemicals shall have received hazard training on the chemicals, including the SDS. [1910.1200, 1910.1450, General Duty Clause] {8.4}

  • Personnel that work around hazards necessitating PPE shall have received training on PPE selection, use, and inspection. [1910.132] {8.5}

  • Personnel working with Radioactive Materials have received Radioactive Materials Safety training. [10 CFR Part 20] {8.6}

  • Personnel working with Asbestos containing materials have received an appropriate level of Asbestos training. [1910.1001, 1926.1101] {8.7}

  • Personnel operating aerial devices or forklifts have received the appropriate training [1926.454, 1910.178] {8.8}

  • Personnel necessitating respirator protection are under medical surveillance and have received respirator training for their device. [1910.134] {8.9}

  • Personnel shall have received annual training on portable Fire Extinguishers in areas where they are located. [1910.157] {8.10}

  • Personnel that work with or are exposed to human blood, bodily fluids, tissues, cell lines, etc. have completed an annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training. [1910.1030] {8.11}

Ergonomics

  • Chairs on casters all have a minimum of 5 casters and appear to be in good working order. {9.1}

  • Employees have and utilize ergonomic tools to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. {9.2}

  • Employees that perform repetitive motions shall have breaks throughout the day, or have other intermittent tasks to prevent injuries. {9.3}

Laboratories

General Lab Safety

  • Food, Beverages and cosmetics are not present nor consumed in areas of potential exposure (Refrigerators, labs, incubators, etc.). Contacts are not handled. [1910.1450] {5.1}

  • Refrigerators and Freezers are clearly labeled for the type of materials stored within and posted with the words "NOT FOR STORAGE OF FOOD." [1910.1450 Appendix A E1] {5.2}

  • Benchtops and work surfaces are clean and free of clutter. [1910.1200] {5.3}

  • Fume hoods and Biosafety cabinets are not overfilled and have appropriate ventilation with an airflow indicator. [1910.1450, 1910.1030] {5.4}

  • Fume hood sashes are at the lowest safe position while in use, and closed when not in use. [1910.1450, NFPA 45-8.8.3, General Duty Clause] {5.5}

  • Fume hood has a current certification. [ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995] {5.6}

  • Biological Cabinet has a current certification. [ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995] {5.7}

  • Chemical Hygiene Plans are completed, current, and posted in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees. [1910.1200, 1910.1450] {5.8}

  • Chemical inventories in each laboratory unit shall be maintained within the maximum allowable quantities specified (specifically flammables and corrosives) in the applicable fire code or building code except as modified in NFPA 45 Chapter 10, describing MAQs for buildings with more than 3 stories. [NFPA 45-9.2.3.1] {5.9}

  • A functional sink, soap, and paper towels are available for washing hands, which is observed after handling substances and removing gloves. [1910.1450 Appendix A] {5.10}

  • Lab Safety SOPs have been created and are posted. This includes use of acutely hazardous chemicals, carcinogens, RAM, etc. [1910.1450] {5.11}

  • Designated areas are established for the use of suspected or known carcinogens [1910.1450] {5.12}

  • Chemical Spill Kit is present and employees trained on clean-up procedures. [1910.1450 Appendix A D8] {5.13}

Radioactive Materials

  • Radioactive Survey Meters are calibrated annually. [10 CFR 20] {5.14}

  • Areas, rooms, and storage areas where radioactive materials are/could be found are labeled appropriately. [1910.1096] {5.15}

  • Radioactive User Agreement is posted and current. [NRC License] {5.16}

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General MSU - FY15 - 140825
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General MSU - FY15 - 140825

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