Laboratory Safety Audit - Princeton University EHS rev 01232014

• Principal Investigator/ Room Number

• Department

  Select Chemistry Molecular Biology Chemical Biological Engineering Civil Engineering Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Electrical Engineering Geosciences Physics SEAS PRISM Psychology Neuroscience MAE

  • Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Chemical Biological Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geosciences
  • Physics
  • SEAS
  • PRISM
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • MAE

• Building

  Select Engineering Quadrangle Frick Chemistry Laboratory Jadwin Hall Thomas Laboratory Guyot Hall Moffett Laboratory Schultz Laboratory Green Hall Bowen Hall 185 Nassau Street Hoyt Laboratory Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

  • Engineering Quadrangle
  • Frick Chemistry Laboratory
  • Jadwin Hall
  • Thomas Laboratory
  • Guyot Hall
  • Moffett Laboratory
  • Schultz Laboratory
  • Green Hall
  • Bowen Hall
  • 185 Nassau Street
  • Hoyt Laboratory
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

• Conducted on

  Date

• Document No.

I. General

A. Signs and Postings

• Is an Emergency Information Poster posted?

  Yes

  No

• Please obtain and complete an EIP template from www.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/emergency/eip.htm or contact Joan Hutzly at 609-258-6251.

• Is the information on the EIP correct?

  Yes

  No

• Is the EIP complete?

  Yes

  No

• Was the EIP reviewed within the last 6 months

  Yes

  No

• EIP's are required to be reviewed and signed every 6 months and replaced every two years or when there are significant hazardous materials or room layout changes.

• Is an up to date version of the EIP used?

  Yes

  No

• Please obtain and complete an EIP template from www.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/emergency/eip.htm or contact Joan Hutzly at 609-258-6251.

• Is there appropriate hazard signage outside the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select hazards.

  Biological

  Laser

  Radiation

  High Voltage

  Other

• Laboratories that contain Infectious agents, lasers, and radiation sources and high voltage sources require signage to be posted outside the entryway.

• Is the Emergency Response Guidelines booklet available or posted.

  Yes

  No

• Photos

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• Comments

B. General Workplace

• Is there an telephone in service?

  Yes

  No

• Is the phone labeled with a 911 sticker?

  Yes

  No

• Are work areas illuminated?

  Yes

  No

• Are hand washing facilities present?

  Yes

  No

  Not Needed

• Is there soap present and hand towels available?

  Yes

  No

• Are wet surfaces covered with non-slip material?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are heavy items stored on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there means available to reach items stored above shoulder level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are circuit breaker panels in the room?

  Yes

  No

• Is there 36 inch clearance to circuit breaker panel?

  Yes

  No

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 requires a minimum workspace of not less than 30 inches in width, 36 inches in depth and 78 inches in height be provided in front of electrical service equipment.

• Are aisles and egress pathways clear?

  Yes

  No

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 requires that rooms serving occupancies of greater than 50 have 44 inch wide clearance for aisles and 36 inches clearance for aisles for occupancies serving 50 or less.

• Are fire doors closed and not blocked or wedged open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 requires that fire doors and smoke barrier doors not be blocked or obstructed or otherwise made inoperable. Door stops, wedges, and other unapproved hold-open devices are prohibited.

• Is there a sprinkler system within the room?

  Yes

  No

• Is the clearance from sprinkler head at least 18 inches

  Yes

  No

• OSHA 29CFR 1910.159(c)(10) states, "The minimum vertical clearance between sprinklers and material below shall be 18 inches."

• Is the Clearance from the ceiling at least 24 inches?

  Yes

  No

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 requires that storage be maintained 24" or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings.

• There is no evidence of food or drink in the experimental area.

  Yes

  No

• Is the use and storage of BSL or radioactive materials absent in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• The CDC and Princeton University's Radiation Safety Committee require that no eating, drinking, smoking, handling contact lenses, applying cosmetics, and storing food for human consumption be permitted in BSL and radiation laboratory areas respectively.

• Is the storage of combustible materials minimized?

  Yes

  No

• Is the use of mercury containing articles minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Princeton University EHS encourages the substitution for mercury containing devices with non-mercury containing alternatives to prevent potential exposure. Please contact Kyle Angjelo at 609-258-2711 or reference the EHS website at www.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/chemwaste/mercury.htm.

• List Mercury containing articles:

• Use of equipment and articles that contain elemental mercury should be replaced with alternative equipment and articles where there are suitable replacements. ex. thermometers, barometers.

• Photos

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• Comments:

C. Emergency Equipment

• Is a fire extinguisher in the room or in close proximity?

  Yes

  No

• OSHA 29CFR 1910.157 requires that portable fire extinguishers be provided at 75ft or less for Class A fire hazards, 50ft or less for Class B fire hazards, appropriately placed based on already placed Class A and B extinguishers for Class C hazards, and 75 ft or less for Class D fire hazards. Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to obtain an appropriate fire extinguisher.

• Is the extinguisher fully charged?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to have the extinguisher recharged immediately.

• Is the extinguisher easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 requires portable fire extinguishers to be unobstructed and unobscured from view.

• Is the fire extinguisher tamper indicator in place?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or go to www.princeton.edu/facilities to have a fire extinguisher tamper inserted.

• Has the extinguisher been inspected within the last 30 days?

  Yes

  No

• International Fire Code NJ Edition 2006 references NFPA 10 which requires 30 day inspections of portable fire extinguishers. Please contact facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to perform an inspection.

• Has the extinguisher had an annual maintenance check within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• OSHA 29CFR 1910.157(e)(3) requires that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to perform the check.

• Is a safety shower within 100ft or 10 second travel distance from experimental areas?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Kyle Angjelo at EHS to evaluate the laboratory space at 609-258-2711 or kangjelo@princeton.edu.

• Has the safety shower been inspected within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to inspect the safety shower.

• Is the safety shower accessible and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• Is an eyewash station within 100ft or 10 second travel distance from experimental areas?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Kyle Angjelo to evaluate the laboratory space at 609-258-2711 or kangjelo@princeton.edu.

• Has the eyewash been inspected within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact Facilities at 609-258-8000 or www.princeton.edu/facilities to inspect the eyewash station.

• Is the eyewash station accessible and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

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• Comments:

II. Equipment and Refrigerators

A. Refrigerators, Freezers, and Ice Machines

• Does the lab contain or utilize any refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, or cold rooms?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a refrigerator or freezer in the room?

  Yes

  No

• Are the refrigerators/freezers intended for food?

  Yes

  No

• Do the refrigerators/freezers contain only food?

  Yes

  No

• Are the refrigerators/freezers clearly labeled only for food?

  Yes

  No

• Refrigerators and freezers require signage indicating food or chemical use. Please contact Kyle Angjelo at 609-258-2711 or kangjelo@princeton.edu to obtain the appropriate sign.

• Are the refrigerators/freezers intended for chemical use?

  Yes

  No

• Do the refrigerators/freezers contain only chemicals?

  Yes

  No

• Are the refrigerators/freezers clearly labeled only for chemicals?

  Yes

  No

• Refrigerators and freezers require signage indicating food or chemical use. Please contact Kyle Angjelo at 609-258-2711 or kangjelo@princeton.edu to obtain the appropriate sign.

• Do the refrigerators/freezers contain any flammable chemicals?

  Yes

  No

• Are the refrigerators/freezers approved and labeled flammable storage refrigerators/freezers?

  Yes

  No

• Flammable liquids are not permitted to be stored in non flame-rated refrigerators/freezers due to ignition and explosion hazards. Please remove all flammable liquids from unapproved refrigerators/freezers.

• Are the ice machines labeled "Not for consumption."

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ice machines intended for use in laboratories require signage that indicate "Not for consumption." Please contact Kyle Angjelo at 609-258-2711 and kangjelo@princeton.edu to obtain the appropriate sign.

• Is there a cold room associated with the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is there an interior latch to release trapped inhabitants?

  Yes

  No

• Please contact EHS at 609-258-5294 to review the safety features of the cold room door.

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• Comments:

B. Fume Hoods

• Is there a fume hood in the laboratory?

  Yes

  No

• Are the fume hood vents/baffles unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

• Is chemical storage limited in actively used hoods?

  Yes

  No

• Is the fume hood sticker displayed?

  Yes

  No

• Is the hood certification within 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• Is the hood operating within specifications?

  Yes

  No

• Are the fume hood alarms and gauges functional?

  Yes

  No

• Is the sash resting at an acceptable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Comments:

C. Other Engineering Controls

• Are other engineering controls used?

  Yes

  No

• Select engineering control.

Engineering control

• Select Biosafety Cabinet Laminar Flow Bench Glove Box Nano Hood Recirculating Hood Snorkel

  • Biosafety Cabinet
  • Laminar Flow Bench
  • Glove Box
  • Nano Hood
  • Recirculating Hood
  • Snorkel

• Does the engineering control require certification?

  Yes

  No

• Is the engineering control inspected and certified appropriately.

  Yes

  No

• Is the engineering control labeled for type of use?

  Yes

  No

  Not Needed

• Is the engineering control operating properly?

  Yes

  No

• Is the engineering control utilized properly?

  Yes

  No

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• Comments:

III. Chemicals

A. Higher Risk Chemicals

• Are any OSHA Particularly Hazardous Substances used in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are the hazards, controls, and disposal procedures documented?

  Yes

  No

• Is a PHS sign posted in the work area?

  Yes

  No

• Pyrophorics present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• List pyrophorics.

• Are SOP's are utilized?

  Yes

  No

• Is the available PPE is adequate for the hazard?

  Yes

  No

• Water Reactives present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are water reactive chemicals stored properly?

  Yes

  No

• Peroxide-forming chemicals present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is the container in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Is the chemical within its expiration date?

  Yes

  No

• Is the chemical labeled with the date received and opened?

  Yes

  No

• Hydrofluoric Acid present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is calcium gluconate gel available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the calcium gluconate gel within the expiration date?

  Yes

  No

• Phenol present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is a phenol spill kit or PEG available?

  Yes

  No

• Is the PEG within expiration date?

  Yes

  No

• Is nitric oxide used in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Note quantity used or stored.

• Highly acutely toxic chemicals present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are SOP's utilities when working with highly toxic substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are proper precautions, including PPE, utilized when working with highly toxic chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Comments:

B. Chemical Storage

• Are chemicals present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are shelving and materials adequate for loads imposed and material stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are large/heavy containers stored on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical storage cabinets properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemicals labeled properly?

  Yes

  No

• Are containers closed when not in use?

  Yes

  No

• Are chemicals stored in compatible containers?

  Yes

  No

• Are chemical containers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Are incompatible chemicals segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored on the floor in secondary containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored near the sink in secondary containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are secondary containers used during transportation of more than one pint of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are materials with shelf lives dated and disposed of per supplier's recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammable Chemicals present in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is storage limited to 10 gallons outside of a flammable storage cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable chemicals stored away from ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

• Are flammable liquids used in a fume hood or well-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Corrosives and present in the Lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are corrosives stored below eye level?

  Yes

  No

• Are corrosives stored in an appropriate cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is appropriate PPE available?

  Yes

  No

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• Comments:

C. Hazardous Waste

• Is hazardous waste generated in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is there hazardous waste collection and accumulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste labeled with words "Hazardous Waste?"

  Yes

  No

• Is the hazardous waste label legible?

  Yes

  No

• Does the label show the waste contents?

  Yes

  No

• Is hazardous waste stored at or near the point of generation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous waste containers closed except during transfers?

  Yes

  No

• Are incompatible wastes collected and stored separately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous waste containers stored near sinks or drains stored in secondary containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hazardous waste storage below 55 gallon threshold quantity

  Yes

  No

• Is acutely hazardous waste less than one quart in storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there empty used glass chemical bottles?

  Yes

  No

• Are the labels scratched out?

  Yes

  No

• A the bottles labeled with the word "empty?"

  Yes

  No

• Are empty glass bottles managed and recycled properly?

  Yes

  No

• Does the label show the waste contents?

  Yes

  No

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• Comments:

IV. Electrical Safety

• Do outlets and switches have cover plates?

  Yes

  No

• Is there no exposed electrical conductors of 50 volts or more?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flexible cords in good condition?

  Yes

  No

• Do hanging outlets have strain protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cords are not hanging over lighting or sharp edges?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Are multi-plug strips used.

  Yes

  No

• Is there overload protection on multi-plug strips?

  Yes

  No

• No extension cords used?

  Yes

  No

• Are machine/instrument access panels in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical elements properly shielded or guarded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are guards/covers used for electrophoresis devices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) used for wet/exterior use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Comments:

V. Compressed gases and cryogenics

A. Compressed Gases

• Are compressed gas cylinders present in the lab?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Are cylinders secured properly?

  Yes

  No

• Are cylinders stored with the cap in place?

  Yes

  No

• Cylinders in storage must be stored with the cylinder cap in place. Cylinders may only be left with the regulator in place if the cylinder is "in use." "In use" cylinders are cylinders that are constantly in operation, cylinders where the main valve remains open but the flow is controlled by a solenoid, or cylinders that are intended to be in operation within 24 hours.

• Are appropriate lines are used?

  Yes

  No

• Are incompatible gases segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gases used in a well-ventilated area?

  Yes

  No

• Is a cylinder cart used for transportation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toxic, corrosive, flammable or pyrophoric gases used or stored?

  Yes

  No

• Select gas cylinder size.

  Lecture bottle or small cylinder

  Large cylinder

• Is the cylinder in a gas cabinet?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a gas monitoring system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the gas used in a fume hood?

  Yes

  No

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• Comments:

B. Cryogenic Liquids

• Are cryogenic liquids used?

  Yes

  No

• Is there adequate ventilation for use and dispensing?

  Yes

  No

• Are appropriate containers used to transport and store the material?

  Yes

  No

• Are containers vented or are pressure relief devices provided?

  Yes

  No

• Is a face shield available?

  Yes

  No

• Are cryogenic protective gloves available?

  Yes

  No

• Are glass dewars present in the laboratory?<br>

  Yes

  No

• Are the glass dewars shielded?

  Yes

  No

• If cryogenic glass dewars are being used as part of a permanent set-up, the user should be protected from potential glass shards from a breaking dewar by blast shields or fume hood sash.

• Comments:

VI. Other Hazards

• Is there biological, laser, radiation, high voltage, or other lab hazards present?

  Yes

  No

• Select lab hazards present.

  Select Biological Laser Radiation High Voltage Other

  • Biological
  • Laser
  • Radiation
  • High Voltage
  • Other

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• Comments:

VII. Personal Protective Equipment

• Are laboratory workers wearing long pants and closed-toed shoes?

  Yes

  No

• Is eye and face protection available where it is needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there departmental or laboratory PPE requirements?

  Yes

  No

• Enter required PPE

PPE

• Enter required PPE.

• Is there respirator use in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Are the appropriate respirator/cartridges used?

  Yes

  No

• Are the users enrolled in the respiratory protection program?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is self-contained breathing apparatus inspected if present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any workers performing duties in the lab at the time of the inspection?

  Yes

  No

• Are laboratory workers wearing the minimum PPE required?

  Yes

  No

• Is Additional PPE recommended by the inspector?

  Yes

  No

• List recommended PPE.

• Is adequate PPE worn?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

VIII. Interview Points

A. Security

• Do doors and windows to the lab operate, close and lock properly.

  Yes

  No

• Are alarm systems are operating properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are keys and access cards kept in a secure area, out of sight?

  Yes

  No

• Are security and controls in place where required for select materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do lab workers question unfamiliar visitors in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Do lab workers know to report unusual or suspicious conditions and security incidents to Public Safety?

  Yes

  No

B. Training

• Have workers attended Laboratory Safety Training?

  Yes

  No

• Have workers attended Emergency Action Plan Training

  Yes

  No

• Have workers attended laboratory specific training?

  Yes

  No

• Is training (both EHS and departmental) documented?

  Yes

  No

C. Awareness

• Do laboratory workers know...

• what to do in the event of an emergency, such as fire or injury, including evacuation routes?

  Yes

  No

• how to clean up chemical spills?

  Yes

  No

• the location/contents of the Chemical Hygeine Plan?

  Yes

  No

• the Chemical Hygiene Officer and Safety Manager for the department

  Yes

  No

• what an SDS is and where to find them and other information?

  Yes

  No

• what type of personal protective equipment to use and when to use it?

  Yes

  No

• what to do with chemical waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• what the most hazardous materials are used in the lab and what precautions to take

  Yes

  No

• if any of the materials used in the lab are carcinogens, highly toxic agents, or reproductive toxins. If so, has a prior approval form been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• where and how to use emergency equipment, such as safety showers and eyewash stations?

  Yes

  No

D. Shipping and Dangerous Goods Procurement

• Does the laboratory ship flammable, corrosive, toxic, or material otherwise regulated for transport?

  Yes

  No

• Is EHS contacted and the Dangerous Good Shipping form used?

  Yes

  No

• Is the worker's Dry Ice Shipper Training up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hazardous chemicals obtained from external departmental stockrooms?

  Yes

  No

• Is container protection used for transportation of the chemical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the route back cross any public roads?

  Yes

  No

• Is an vehicle compliant with DOT regulations used for the transportation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. Assessment

• Are there any safety concerns?

  Yes

  No

• Do workers feel they have support for working safely in the lab?

  Yes

  No

• Is safety discussed during lab meetings?

  Yes

  No

• Comments:

Signature

• Please sign upon audit completion.

  Sign