Laboratory/Workshop Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Section 1 - Documentation

• Training records present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SWI & RA for chemicals/equipment/processes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dated within last 2 years

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 representative chemicals present in register and MSDS sighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspection records present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency booklet by phone

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor plan visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area emergency procedure posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wardens identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 2 - Emergency Equipment

• Safety shower/Eye wash accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kits within 20 metres

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Modules/size appropriate to area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stocked and within expiration date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First adders identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ergonomic conditions - Noise

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heat/Cold mitigation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 3 - Chemical storage and handling

• Chemicals stored according to Monash's guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In compatibles segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals in use labelled and stored in closed vessels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk storage - handling issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill kits available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate to the substances present in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spill management procedures visible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gas cylinders secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connections secure and tubing suitable for pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cryogenic liquids stored in appropriate vessel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste chemicals storage - designated and labelled storage vessels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 4 - other hazards

• Manual handling - heavy items stored low

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lifting devices available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biological hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ionising radiation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• UV Radiation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lasers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laser Goggles available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available, appropriate and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dangerous goods signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE available signage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazard Alerts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permits to operate attached to rigs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 5 - Electrical and Machinery

• Appliances tested and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume cupboards - sash height level with yellow diamond

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tested annually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage minimised and no items close to leading edge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refrigeration/Freezing devices used appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signed where required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines/Rigs fitted with guarding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency stop features

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Isolation capabilities

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Section 6 - Housekeeping and hygiene

• Non power equipment appropriately stored, used and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the general area clear from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cupboards/racking/other storage devices utilised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bench storage minimised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Housekeeping (i.e. doorways clear/aisles and landings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor space, exits, aisles clear from obstruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste receptacles clearly identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No food in work area

  Yes

  No

  N/A