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Ratings 1. Federal, state, local regulation (to include OSHA's General Duty Clause) or code violation that could lead to a monitory fine. 2. Non-compliance with a Corporate, EHS Work Instruction, Procedure or Work Practice. 3. A Best Practice action that would take the company beyond compliance. (Decreasing the risk of experiencing an adverse event.)

1.0 Emergency Preparedness

  • 1.1 “Emergency Contact Numbers” visibly posted and current?

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  • 1.2 Fire doors, corridors, exits, and stairways are unobstructed; corridors and stairwells are not used for storage?

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  • 1.3 18” vertical clearance is maintained below all sprinkler heads?

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  • 1.4 Sprinklers - escutcheon plates are in place?

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  • 1.5 Fire alarms, pull stations, and fire extinguishers are visible, charged, and accessible?

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  • 1.6 Large and heavy objects are stored on lower shelves or storage areas? Overhead storage is minimized and restrained from falling?

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  • 1.7 Bookcases, filing cabinets, racks, storage cabinets and similar items over 5 feet are anchored to the wall if they could block an exit? (California)

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  • 1.8 Shelves have lips or other seismic restraints? Cabinets and lockers containing hazardous materials equipped with positive latching or sliding doors? (California)

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  • 1.9 Emergency Action Plan up to date and documented?

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  • 1.10 Staging, refuge, or rally point signs posted?<br>

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2.0. Hazardous Materials

  • 2.1 Containers of non-hazardous materials (e.g., water) labeled explicitly to avoid confusion.

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  • 2.2 Prelabeled wash bottles contents match the manufactured label.

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  • 2.3 Secondary containment provided for liquid chemicals where appropriate and needed.

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  • 2.4 No hazardous materials stored next to or above sinks or floor drains.

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  • 2.5 Hazardous liquids are not stored above eye level and/or are stored in appropriate storage cabinets.

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  • 2.6 Incompatible chemicals segregated properly.

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  • 2.7 Peroxide forming chemicals (i.e., THF, ether, vinyl acetate, etc.) are dated upon opening and discarded after 6 months.

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  • 2.8 Chemical Storage cabinets are labeled with the wording "CHEMICAL STORAGE" or “ACID” or “BASE” or “CORROSIVE”, as appropriate. Flammable cabinets are labeled with the word “FLAMMABLE”.

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  • 2.9 All chemical containers are closed when not in use.<br>

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  • 2.10 Hazardous materials are replaced with less hazardous materials when appropriate (e.g. replace mercury thermometers with non-mercury type)

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  • 2.11 Flammables stored in plastic containers are ≤4 L in size (DOT approved plastics) with the exception of 500ml wash bottles. Flammables liquids in glass containers > 1 liter in size are plastic coated or stored in bottle jacket. Glass containers > 4 liters in size are not allowed.

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  • 2.12 Refrigerators with flammables are Flammable Material type or Explosion-proof type.

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  • 2.13 Ether and other highly flammable liquids are stored away from sources of heat and ignition.

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  • 2.14 Flammable chemicals are stored in flammable storage cabinets when not in use.

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3.0 Hazardous Waste & Satellite Accumulation Areas

  • 3.1 Containers are labeled with a hazardous waste label containing: Chemical Composition, Physical State, hazards, and Accumulation start date.

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  • 3.2 Waste disposed of within allowed days of the accumulation start date.<br>VSQG or CESQG = Unlimited <2200lbs of storage onsite SQG = 180-days; LQG = 90-days

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  • 3.3 Bottles/Chemical Containers have the labels defaced and the caps removed prior to disposal. (California only)

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  • 3.4 Containers are capped and sealed, except when actively adding or removing materials from them (i.e., no funnels sticking out of the container).

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  • 3.5 Satellite station appropriately labeled?

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  • 3.6 Full satellite container removed from the collection area within appropriate time. (depending on State regulations)

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  • 3.7 Satellite station container dated when it becomes full?

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  • 3.8 Manifests are returned from disposal facility.

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  • 3.9 Inspections documented

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4.0 Universal Waste

  • 4.1 Universal waste is not disposed of in the trash.

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  • 4.2 Universal Waste labeled appropriately.

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  • 4.3 Universal Waste labeled with accumulation start date

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  • 4.4 Universal waste accumulation start date within one year.

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  • 4.5 Universal waste stored in appropriate containers.

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5.0 Recycling (E-Waste, Pallets, Cardboard, Scrap, Heavy Metals, Hard Drives, etc)

  • 5.1 Recycled materials stored in a designated area

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  • 5.2 Recycled materials segregated properly

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  • 5.3 Recycled material documentation/certificate of destruction is maintained and in a designated area.

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6.0 Laboratory Fume Hoods

  • 6.1 Certified within the last year (check certification on front).

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  • 6.2 Storage within the hood is minimized. Vents not blocked?

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  • 6.3 Front sash is lowered to appropriate level when hood is in use. Airflow indicator is operating properly.

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7.0 Biological Safety

  • 7.1 Appropriate disinfectant is readily available.

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  • 7.2 Biological waste bags and sharps containers are labeled with company address and phone number.

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  • 7.3 Biological waste, including biological sharps, are disposed of within 7 days of generation. (California)

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  • 7.4 Biological waste is properly contained (rigid container; red bags with biohazard warning symbol.)

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  • 7.5 Biological waste containers are labeled “BIOHAZARD”, have biohazard symbol and are not more than 3/4 full

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  • 7.6 Needles and sharps are disposed of directly into sharps containers.

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  • 7.7 Entrance to lab area clearly marked with biohazard information.

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  • 7.8 Biohazard warning labels are on all refrigerators and freezers that store potentially infectious materials.

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  • 7.9 All human pathogens or infectious materials are being handled in certified biological safety cabinets.

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  • 7.10 Aspiration flasks used for biohazards have a biohazard warning label, contain a disinfectant solution, have secondary containment and vacuum line has in-line filter trap.

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  • 7.11 Appropriate gowning procedures are followed when entering biohazard area.

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8.0 Biological Safety Cabinets

  • 8.1 Certified within the last year or 6 months (check certification on front). Magnehelic gauge is operating.

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  • 8.2 Storage within the BSC is minimized.

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  • 8.3 Marked with a UV warning sign/label, if so equipped.

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  • 8.4 Is work within the BSC done with the sash down.

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  • 8.5 Is all equipment/tools labeled and left in the BSC or decontaminated before removal from the BSC.

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  • 8.6 Is the exhaust fan running while in use.

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9.0 General Safety - Non-Office Areas

  • 9.1 No food or drink in restricted areas.

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  • 9.2 Laboratory refrigerators and freezers labeled with the words "NOT FOR FOOD OR DRINK STORAGE” or similar wording?

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  • 9.3 Soap dispensers and paper towels are available near sinks.

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10.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • 10.1 Safety glasses or other eye protection is readily available and used where needed?

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  • 10.2 Lab coats/protective garments are readily available and used where needed?

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  • 10.3 Protective gloves (latex, nitrile, rubber, etc.) are readily available and used where needed?

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  • 10.4 Hearing protection is readily available for high noise areas (e.g., sonicators, grinders, slide manufacturing, etc).

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  • 10.5 WAREHOUSE - Employees wearing proper PPE (Steel toed boots, Gloves when handling dry ice).

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  • 10.6 Respiratory Protection

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  • 10.7 Air-purifying respirators (i.e., respirator with chemical cartridge) are not being used. N95 respirators used in approved areas.

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  • 10.8 Respiratory Protection program in place where respirators are being used?

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  • 10.9 Wearers of respirators are properly trained and have passed the respirator physical?<br>

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  • 10.10 Wearers of respirators have been fit tested within the past year?

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11.0 Emergency Equipment

  • 11.1 Approved safety shower and eye wash(es) provided within the work area (10 seconds) for immediate use and access is unobstructed.

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  • 11.2 Units inspected periodically for proper functioning (see tag).

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12.0 Compressed Gas Cylinders

  • 12.1 Cylinders labeled appropriately whether full or empty.

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  • 12.2 Cylinder secured to a rigid structural component of the building (Chains at 2/3 and 1/3 of cylinder's height).

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  • 12.3 Protective caps in place while not in use.

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  • 12.4 Stored away from heat sources.

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13.0 Housekeeping

  • 13.1 Bench tops clean and organized and lab area maintained to eliminate harmful exposures or unsafe conditions.

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  • 13.2 Floors are clean and/or slip resistant.

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  • 13.3 Lighting adequate.

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  • 13.4 Hazard warning labels are posted at lab entrance (e.g., NFPA, biohazard, radiation, etc.).

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14.0 Machine Guarding

  • 14.1 Work rests adjusted to wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8”. Safety guards adjusted so distance between adjustable tongue of guard and abrasive wheel never exceeds ¼”. Protective housing around grinding wheel is in place.<br>

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  • 14.2 Restrained to minimize hazards caused by moving, walking, breakage, release of energy, loosening or falling (using bolts; not C-clamps).

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15.0 Electrical Safety

  • 15.1 Extension cords not used as permanent wiring (over 90-days)

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  • 15.2 Equipment plugs and cords are free of splices and frays.

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  • 15.3 Electrical panels, outlets and fittings are covered to protect against electrical shock.

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  • 15.4 Household-type appliances are UL listed or CSA certified (markings located on equipment).

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  • 15.5 Control boxes, electrical panels and emergency power cabinets are free of obstructions & have 36” clearance.

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  • 15.6 Electrical Panels contain “blanks” and legend is filled out correctly.

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  • 15.7 Electrical outlets do not seem overloaded.

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  • 15.8 Extension cords and power strips are not “daisy chained”.

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  • 15.9 Electrical Rooms - ceiling tiles and escutcheon plates are in place; no items are being stored.

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16.0 Powered Industrial Trucks

  • 16.1 Inspected daily prior to use and records maintained<br>

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  • 16.2 Equipped with working warning alarms, horns and lights

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  • 16.3 Operators slow down and sound their horns at corners and blind spots

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  • 16.4 Operators come to a complete stop before entering the warehouse from Broadway (California only)

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  • 16.5 Personal fall protection in good condition and used as required

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  • 16.6 Seat belts in good condition and used on sit down trucks.

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  • 16.7 Operators observe traffic regulations including facility speed limit

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  • 16.8 Forks are fully lowered, power shut off and brake set when unattended

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  • 16.9 Operators maintain a safe distance when following another Industrial truck

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  • 16.10 Fire extinguishers on lifts have been inspected.

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17.0 Loading Dock

  • 17.1 Caution markings placed at the edges of the loading dock.

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  • 17.2 Dock area free of obstructions, clutter and spills

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  • 17.3 Trailers have chocks properly placed when loading and unloading

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  • 17.4 Dock plates are used when loading and unloading trucks

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  • 17.5 Loading Dock doors are closed and secured when not loading or unloading

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  • 17.6 Guards on trailer lights are intact and the lights work.

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  • 17.7 Safety mirrors in good condition.

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18.0 Material Handling

  • 18.1 Adequate clearance through aisles for industrial trucks

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  • 18.2 Aisle ways designated, permanently marked and kept clear to allow unhindered passage

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  • 18.3 Industrial trucks and material handling equipment in good condition

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  • 18.4 Material stacked in an interlocking fashion to avoid collapse

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  • 18.5 Pallets securely placed on rack so they will not tip over

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  • 18.6 Pallets, racks and shelving in good condition;

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  • 18.7 Material stored on racks in a secure and stable fashion

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19.0 Radiation Safety

  • 19.1 All employees wearing dosimeters and in the appropriate locations

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  • 19.2 Employees wearing PPE where necessary (leaded apron, thyroid collar, etc)

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  • 19.3 Radiation Warning signage or some other warning method (red bulbs) posted and visible

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  • 19.4 Designated radiation work areas permanently marked and aisleways kept clear to allow unhindered and unexposed personnel passage

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  • 19.5 Radiation workers trained to Radiation Safety in OLM

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  • 19.6 Lead shielding being used where appropriate.

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  • 19.7 Most up to date Radiation exposure results posted on employee bulletin board and intranet.

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20.0 Office Safety/Ergonomics

  • 20.1 The area is free of laboratory chemicals, radioactive material or biological material?

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  • 20.2 Workplace clean and orderly?

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  • 20.3 Exits cleared of obstructions and accessible?

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  • 20.4 Exit signs visible from a reasonable distance?

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  • 20.5 Floors are clean and/or slip resistant.

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  • 20.6 Emergency lights tested monthly?

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  • 20.7 Employees use proper lifting techniques.

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  • 20.8 Designated Outside Smoking areas away from building entrances?

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  • 20.9 Parking lots and walkways clear of snow and ice?

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  • 20.10 Workstations are organized in a manner that promotes adequate ergonomic postures and positions?

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  • 20.11 Lighting seems adequate for the task at hand?

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  • 20.12 Ergonomic equipment maintained and in good condition

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INVENTORIES:

  • Dewars (type, size & count):

  • Compressed Gases (count; type if non-inert; size if non-standard):

  • Chemical Containers (20L or greater; size, type & count):

  • Waste Containers (10 gal or greater; size, type & count):

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Repeat Findings from Previous EHS Audits

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