Laboratory Inspection Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• School/Function

• Conducted on

  Date

• Inspection Carried out by

• Accompanied by

• Is appropriate door signage in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all laboratory hazards identified on signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access control signage displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a Laboratory Coordinator and Laboratory Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are benches free from clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all walkways clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sink areas clear of clutter and contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of eating/drinking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available for visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are workers wearing lab coats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is PPE stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate PPE being worn for the activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there laundry arrangements in place for Lab coats?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored in appropriately labelled containers and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable chemicals stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No greater then 500mL outside of metal storage.

• Are all fridges and freezers spark proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they labelled "not-spark proof" no flammable material to be stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all storage areas correctly labelled with hazard signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are acids and alkalis segregated?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are incompatibles stored together?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are poisons appropriately secured?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are out-of-date chemicals still in use?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is waste appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste segregated in accordance with University guidance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there excessive waste within the laboratory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the waste poster in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bins (including sharps) and waste bottles clean, clearly labelled and within capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do electrical items display an in date PAT label?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any visible damage to the cables or equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REMOVE FROM USE.

• Are extension leads in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they being used correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REMOVE FROM USE

• Is there a Centrifuge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been serviced and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SOPs and Risk Assessments available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have users been trained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where appropriate, is secure and effective guarding/shielding in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the fume cupboards undergone statutory testing and are they in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume cupboards must be tested annually. REMOVE FROM USE.

• Are all containers within the fume cupboard appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelling should identify the exact contents, an owner and the date that it was created.

• Is there any visible sign of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a WREN been raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the light on the fume cupboard function correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a WREN been raised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fume cupboard free from clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fume cupboard operating within University guidelines (above 0.5m/s average face velocity)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REMOVE FROM USE

• Are fridges and freezers free from clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is all material within appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labelling should detail - owner, contents, date created and a disposal date (optional)

• Is the freezer in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please liaise with Technical Services for assistance on defrosting or repair

• Is there excessive ice build up? Are the seals damaged or distended? are shelves damaged?

• Are fridges spark free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fridge display "not spark free" signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all cylinders securely tethered and identifiable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all regulators suitable, labelled and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the correct gases listed on the door signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are LN2 dewars and storage vessels in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE in place and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where present is gas monitoring equipment working and being maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Risk Assessments and SOPs available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have users been trained against them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have Local Rules been trained out to Lab users where applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Diphoterine present and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Hexafluorine available for Hydrofluoric Acid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spill kits readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they fully stocked and items in date if applicable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the handwash sink labelled for handwash only and stocked with soap and paper towels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the first aid kit stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits clearly identified and obstruction free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is eye wash available and in date? (if applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lasers

• Are Lasers in use in this area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Laser Registered and ULRN displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Local Rules and SOP available and up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is area correctly signed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are interlocks (where required) operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have workers received appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A