Laboratory Safety Inspection Report

• School Site

• Room #

• Document No.

• Teacher Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Location
  Address

A. General Work Environment

• 1. Emergency eyewash stations are regularly tested and documented (weekly) by lab personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Emergency shower is tested at least annually by Facilities Services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Emergency eyewash and shower are accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall and access is not blocked by equipment or supplies?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. All exits are unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Aisles are uncluttered and are without tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is there a properly marked and easily accessible master gas shut off valve in the room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are there designated containers for broken glassware and other sharp objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Required protective equipment (such as gloves, safety glasses, goggles) is available and in functional condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are the lab, prep area and chemical storage area kept orderly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is the ventilation to the storage room exhausted separately from the classroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. Electrical Hazards

• 1. Flexible cords are in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Cover plates are in place for outlets and switches?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Circuit breaker panels are unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. If aquariums are being used, are heat lamps anchored or positioned so they do not pose a fire risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are used for wet/exterior use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. Chemical Storage

• 1. Shelving is adequate for loads imposed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Refrigeration units for chemical storage are labeled No Food?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Chemical storage cabinets are properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Containers are clearly labeled with entire chemical name(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Containers are kept closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Containers are compatible with the chemical?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Chemicals are segregated to avoid incompatibilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Large/heavy containers are stored on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Corrosives are not stored above eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Storage quantities are minimized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Materials with shelf lives are dated and disposed of per supplier's recommendations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are spill control methods readily available while the lab is in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are chemicals not in use stored in a locked facility or cabinet with limited access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. Are acids stored in a dedicated acids cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Is nitric acid stored alone unless in a separate compartment just for it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Are food containers used for chemical storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. Flammables

• 1. Flammables are stored in flammable liquid storage cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Flammables are separated from strong oxidizers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Flammable liquids are not stored near hot plates or other ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. Fume Hood

• 1. Each chemical fume hood has been inspected for flow at least annually and documented at fume hood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Fume hood vents (baffles) are unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Fume hoods are used with sash in appropriate position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Fume hood is orderly and not used for chemical storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Summary

• Based on the findings and observations made on the day of this inspection, the laboratory in room # HERE are in general compliance with OSHA Standard 1910.1450 and UTIA laboratory safety requirements based on current operations.

Corrective Actions

• Based on the observations presented in this report, there are no corrective actions for the Principal Investigator or laboratory personnel.

Recommendations

• Recommendation:

• Please sign upon Audit completion

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