Lab inspection checklist

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

General

• Has last inspection been reviewed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laboratory signage displayed on door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fdny permit displayed and current

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No students working in lab unsupervised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All users of lab have current C-14 certificate<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDS sheets are maintained correctly and are readily available to lab staff and emergency personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Preparedness

• Emergency telephone numbers posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All exits clear and unobstucted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers clearly visible and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers passed monthly and yearly inspections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers correct for hazards present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety showers present and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash stations present and working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All doors leading outside lab have working self closing doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Counters and floors are uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passageways are clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Broken glass/syringe disposal containers provided where needed and clearly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No storage within 18" of ceilings in sprinklered areas

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs current, no frivolous signs are posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed gases

• All cylinders secure in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oxidizing and flammable gases stored separately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders hydrostatictly tested in past 10 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mechanical hazards

• Machine guards in place where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical hazards

• No frayed wires

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical panels unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords not used for permanent equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Spill cleanup

• Spill cleanup materials available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers trained in spill cleanup

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lab hoods

• Hood sash in place and operable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sash is used at proper working height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hood tested within last year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hood interior is clean and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal protective equipment

• Safety goggles are available and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate gloves are available and used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab coats are worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate shoes are worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical storage

• Chemical stock kept at minimum

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FDNY storage limits observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical are segregated according to compatibility

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical containers are stored and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Highly reactive chemicals are disposed of before expiration date (THF, ether ...)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemical containers are properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No flammable liquid stored in standard refrigerators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No chemicals stored above eye level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste management

• Waste containers properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste containers are compatible with waste

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste container closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste located away from drains and sinks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste containers are in secondary containment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste stored together are compatible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full waste containers moved to main accumulation area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional safety concerns observed

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• On site representative signature

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• Inspectors signature

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