Laboratory Safety Audit

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• NAME OF SUPERVISOR

GENERAL SAFETY

• CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN

• Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan accessible in the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the Plan been reviewed and signed by lab workers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has lab-specific safety information been updated (annually)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• REQUIRED SIGNS

• Are eye protection and special signs posted on doors (if applicable)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there signs on contaminated equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PROHIBITED ITEMS IN LAB

• Are food and drinks being excluded from the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EYE PROTECTION

• Are appropriate safety glasses/goggles being worn?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SECURITY

• Are lab doors locked when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extra-lab areas blocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• ELECTRICAL

• Are extension cords being used properly and within limitations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any outlet circuits being overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY

• MEANS OF EGRESS AND EXITS

• Are aisles free and is there at least 36 inches of clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are exits marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• EMERGENCY PLANS

• Is the evacuation plan posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency phone numbers near a phone or outside the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the locations of fire extinguishers and alarms posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the locations of eyewash stations/showers posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SPILL CLEAN-UP

• Is there a plan for hazardous chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a spill kit available in the lab with a posted/known location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HOUSEKEEPING

• FLAMMABLES

• Are flammables stored in proper containers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flammable cabinet being used properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are total flammable liquids under maximum amount allowed per lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• COMPRESSED GASES

• Are cylinders stored properly and capped if unused?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cylinders properly labeled and secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are empty cylinders being managed or returned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HOUSEKEEPING

• Are floors, walls, workbenches, etc. clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lab neat and clean in appearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate space to perform work?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 18 inches of ceiling clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHEMICAL STORAGE

• Are storage containers compatible and appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are breakables above eye level and away from shelf lips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are tubs in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHEMICAL CONTAINER LABELS

• Are containers labeled appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are labels legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HAZARDOUS WASTE

• Is there an identified central location for hazardous waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste being appropriately segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper containers being used with appropriate labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHEMICAL HOOD

• Does hood chemical storage conflict with its designated use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the sash placed in the proper position when not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are employees trained in hood use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• UNSAFE CONDITIONS

• Is there any broken equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any leaking gas or water lines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any of the lab shelving unstable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there guards on sharp edges or drive belts?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SHARPS CONTAINERS

• Is the proper container in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are needles and syringes being stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS

• RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONNEL*

• Are eyewash station/shower inspections current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical fume hood/biosafety cabinet inspections current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical fume hoods functioning properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguisher inspections current?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• * To be checked by inspection teams. Laboratory personnel should report to the Safety Officer if they notice that these items are not being done.

• ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

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