Laboratory Inspection

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Part 1 - Administration

• Regular safety inspections conducted and reported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Systems in place to monitor and review safety measures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff adequately trained in laboratory safety procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency response procedures in place and understood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Qualified first aid officer on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits easily accessible and in prominent position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid signage - posters, directional arrows prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate safety and warning placarding clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accident/incident reporting and recording systems in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable protective clothing available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage and consumption of food and drink prohibited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mouth pipetting prohibited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 'No Smoking' signs prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure vessels certified and certificates clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) readily available understood and being followed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk management process in place and being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate facilities available to perform tasks being undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security measures in place to restrict access to unauthorised persons

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All manual handling hazards are identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk assessments are carried out for all manual handling risks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate manual handling equipment is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are trained to undertake the manual handling tasks associated with their work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff use correct manual handling techniques for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Repetitive actions are minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate space for use of appropriate manual handling techniques or mechanical aids

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work surfaces are set at an appropriate height for the tasks undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Layout of work areas is suitable for tasks undertaken

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequacy and serviceability of lifting devices/stacking aids/trolleys/handcarts etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 2 - Environmental

• Waste management procedures in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste types segregated and stored in a safe and correct manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All stored waste packaged, labelled and inventoried appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken or sharp edged glassware in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty aerosol cans disposed of separately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Noise levels at an acceptable level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting for tasks being performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Acceptable atmospheric contamination levels (ie fumes, dust, vapour, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 3 - Housekeeping and Egress

• Floor clean, dry and free from slip/trip hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No accumulation of old equipment, stores, rubbish, etc

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shelving stable, free from extraneous material, not overloaded and not too high

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Walkways free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits and corridors clear of obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs illuminated and clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors unlocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No deadbolts, shot bolts or padlocks on emergency exit doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of exits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting installed and in operating condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 4 - Fire Safety

• Fire alarms installed, operating and audible throughout laboratory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Suitable type fire extinguishers and fire blankets located, mounted and identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance of fire extinguishers up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance of hose reels and hydrants up to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead fire sprinklers and/or thermal/smoke detectors clear of stores, obstructions and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire sprinklers and detectors heads free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors free from damage and obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 'In Case of Fire' instructions prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants know how to use fire fighting equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants know what to do in case of fire

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire drill conducted in last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 5 - Flammable Liquids

• Up to date inventory of all solvents stored in the laboratory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) available for all solvents used and stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Container labels correct and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solvents stored in compatible containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Solvents separated from corrosives

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No excessive amounts of solvents stored and/or used (ie greater than 40litres)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids cabinet installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable liquids cabinet in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning signs on cabinet legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No flammable liquids stored in domestic refrigerators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 6 - Compressed Gases

• MSDSs available for all compressed gases used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas name label on shoulder of cylinders clearly legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders secured to wall,trolley or other permanent fixture by bracket or chain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel cylinders separated from oxidising cylinders

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty cylinders separated from full ones and clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Not in use acetylene cylinders stored outside of building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinder valve closed when cylinder not in use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas lines leak-tested regularly and users aware of testing procedure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cylinders stored a minimum of three metres from an ignition source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 7 - Chemicals

• Up to date inventory of all chemicals stored in the laboratory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDSs readily available for all hazardous substances stored or used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All chemicals and containers clearly labelled and complying with the Hazardous Substances Regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals stored in compatible containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical compatibility in storage areas (ie separation into dangerous goods classes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leakage of chemicals onto storage shelves prevented/controlled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate protective equipment worn when handling hazardous chemicals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Procedure in place for the handling of speciality chemicals (ie carcinogens, toxins etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage of chemicals in fume cupboards prohibited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants of laboratory know what to do in the case of a chemical spill

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 8 - Fume Cupboards

• Electrical services located outside the chamber

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency isolation switches available and clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire Sprinklers and detectors fitted where applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning sign indicated that only 2.5 litres of flammable liquid is allowed in the chamber at any time

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume scrubbers installed where applicable (eg perchloric acid use)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers nearby but not less than one metre from cupboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Average face velocity a minimum of 0.5 metres peruse one with sash in all positions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Full performance test performed within the last six months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 9 - Biological Safety

• MSDSs readily available for any hazardous substances used in the laboratory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Contaminated waste procedures adopted and adhere to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sharps (needles, syringes, pipettes etc) procedures adopted and adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risk group category and containment procedures adopted and adhere to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposable gloves available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate biohazard and sterile work cabinets available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biohazard cabinets and sterile work cabinets inspected and certified annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate decontamination of work surfaces practiced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers correctly labelled and legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aerosol production minimised and contained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants of laboratory know what to do in the case of emergency involving hazardous biological incident

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 10 - Radiation Safety

• Up to date inventory of all radioactive materials stored in the laboratory

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• MSDSs readily available for labelled material

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specific areas designated and identified for radiation procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laboratory design complies with AS2243.4 and NHMRC guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate monitoring equipment readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel and environmental monitoring procedures adopted and adhere to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Absorbent material and trays used to contain spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate and sufficient shielding available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radioactive material securely and appropriately stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radioactive waste procedures adopted and adhered to

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EPA licence held by all staff using radiation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupants of the laboratory know what to do in the case of an emergency involving radiation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 11 - Electrical Safety

• In service safety inspection, testing and tagging of portable electrical equipment connected by flexible cord done in accordance with AS3760

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate power points available and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switches and power points in good working order and identify distribution panel and circuit breaker numbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency electrical power isolation switches installed, clearly identified and located near an exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Residual current devices installed in distribution boards where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All power leads in good repair and present no trip hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of double adapters prohibited and enforced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any temporary wiring. Has action been taken to eliminate temporary wiring or replace it with permanent wiring?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excessive use of power boards and extension leads controlled/prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher adjacent to switchboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical ignition sources controlled in flammable environments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 12 - Machinery and Equipment

• Operating instructions and safety signs adequate and clearly visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop switches clearly labelled and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All safety glass areas clearly signposted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety glasses readily available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines and equipment free from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All moving parts, fan belts etc adequately guarded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate distance between machines and equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical and plumbing connections in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Carbon dioxide extinguisher readily available, where appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Part 13 - Emergency Procedures

• Emergency procedures established, documented and understood by all occupants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency exits clearly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notices do emergency procedures prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency telephone number prominently displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evacuation drill conducted in the last 12 months

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Audit Conducted by

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• Auditors Signature

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Audit Sent to

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