Lab Safety Inspection

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

General Safety

• Lab is maintained secure. Door is locked when no one is in lab.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate clothing worn by everyone in lab.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e. lab coats, Autoclave gloves/apron, safety glasses, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REFERENCE: Lab PPE to be worn
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• Work and storage areas clear of clutter; access to exit is unrestricted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No food or drinks found in labs.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency phone numbers & plan posted next to phone.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Broken glass cleaning equipment is available (grey hand broom and dust pan).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Eyewash station/bottles are not blocked (easily accessible).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume hood free of clutter and stored chemicals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate labels are found on all hazardous chemical containers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No flammable chemicals stored in regular refrigerator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders secured in upright position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed gas cylinders capped when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelves and chemical containers in good condition (no leaks, rust).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill control equipment (neutralizers, absorbent pads) are present.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazardous Waste

• Is Hazardous chemical waste generated in this area?

  No

  Yes

• Is regulated medical waste or "sharps" waste generated in this area?

  No

  Yes

Biological Safety

• Biological materials are not stored in hallways or chaseways in unlocked freezers or refrigerators.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biohazard signs are posted in all labs handling infectious materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab coats, gowns or scrubs are in use in labs handling infectious materials.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disinfectants are on hand for sanitizing bench tops and treating spills.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biological safety cabinet(s) were certified within the last 12 months.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Radiation Safety

• Is radioactive material present in this area?

  No

  Yes

Completion

• Other observations or suggestions:

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