Machine, Power Tools & Lab Safety Inspection

• Name of Area:

• Conducted on

  Date

• Lab/Area Room and office room:

• Gas cylinder room:

General Safety

• Are up-to-date Chemical hazard signs posted on doors leading to rooms with hazardous chemicals (need to be updated annually)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If biohazards or radioactive materials (including naturally occurring) are used, are required permits in place (need to be posted at the lab door)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No food or drink present in lab space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any other appropriate additional safety signage posted where necessary? (e.g. X-ray, laser rooms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a monthly safety self-inspection checklist posted and completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety inspection records kept and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the SFU Laboratory Safety manual and the SFU Hazardous Chemical Storage Manual available? (Do people know where to find it?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel aware of who the safety committee members are in their area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are incident report forms being submitted for each incident?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the occupant or staff nearby reported/identified any recent water leaks or other items that require maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does your lab have a checklist on the door to go through if you are the last one in the lab? E.g. walk through lab, check that machinery, heat sources, and gases are turned off, turn off water taps, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Have all personnel attended the relevant EHS lab safety training sessions? Is it documented? <br> EHS Laboratory Safety Training<br> EHS Safety Essentials <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators have received training on safe use of machinery or tools. Training is documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures and equipment posing potential hazards identified, and have safe work procedures been developed to mitigate the hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency & Fire

• Are campus emergency numbers posted by the phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a first aid kit, and if so, a mechanism to track its use and keep it stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the personnel been trained on how to use a chemical spill kit? And is it appropriately stocked? (Should include absorbent material, sealable plastic bas, PPE, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the safety showers and eyewash stations been inspected and tested monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency safety showers and eyewash stations available, and are the areas around them unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personnel familiar with the emergency evacuation plan, including egress routes, pull stations, extinguisher locations and assembly points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit signs functional (i.e., not burnt out)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire extinguisher been inspected within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire extinguisher accessible and the seal intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do sprinkler heads have a minimum clearance of 18 inches? (no storage less than 18 inches directly under sprinkler head)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• When working with hazardous materials, are lab coats available and worn when working in lab and stored separately from personal clothing, jackets, backpacks etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety glasses/goggles and face shields available and worn when working with hazards such as caustics, corrosives, UV radiation, cryogenic liquids, infectious materials, glass, lasers, machine tools, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate protective gloves available and worn when skin contact is a risk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fully enclosed footwear worn inside the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are respirators being used? If yes, are they being stored properly? Are the respirator fit test records available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Are all aisles and doorways clear of materials and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are office/work areas kept separate from laboratory areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fridges, benches and sinks reasonably clean and uncluttered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are supplies and materials stored properly on shelves i.e. heavier material stored on lower shelves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are racks and shelving properly installed and in good condition? **Before inspection day: Check brackets supporting shelves for signs of rust or breakage.**

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Storage and Handling Safety

• Is a hazardous materials inventory maintained? (State date of last inventory update.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are you aware of all the 'high hazard' chemicals in your lab, and are they in the chemical inventory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SDSs available, up-to-date and accessible for all chemicals in use? (can have either available online or printed paper copies that must be updated every 3 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all chemical containers legibly labeled for contents and hazard (WHMIS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is secondary containment used when storing hazardous liquid chemicals in refrigerators, freezers and cabinets? (plastic trays)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals stored according to compatibility (oxidizers separated from flammables)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable materials stored in closed containers and in approved flammable storage cabinets or refrigerators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are amounts of flammables and corrosives stored kept to a minimum?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquids heated safely with proper equipment? (e.g. not using an oil bath, or not directly on a hot plate in a beaker. Steam baths, salt, and sand baths, beads baths, heating mantles, and hot air are preferable.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are peroxide-forming compounds (e.g. ethers, isopropanol) labelled and dated when opened and not stored in direct sunlight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have peroxide-forming compounds been tested every 3-6 months for peroxide formation as per SFU protocols?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safe transportation procedures and equipment used for chemicals where necessary? (e.g. chemical carriers)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do personnel know how to request disposal for hazardous materials? Have hazardous wastes produced in an area been identified, appropriately packaged and controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are separate waste receptacles for chemicals, sharps, glass, biohazards, and radioactive materials available and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste containers filled only 75%, labeled for contents/hazards, and capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are expired chemicals, after being reviewed by the supervisor, disposed of?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Machinery Safety

• Jewelry: Not worn while operating machinery or tools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockout/Tagout: Used for service adjustment and maintenance of machinery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines must be attached to the floor or work surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hair: Tied back or otherwise secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clothing: No loose cuffs, gloves, neckties, drawstrings, etc. while operating machinery with rotating parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Band saw – Ensure blade is guarded. Only the blade at point of operation should be exposed. Drive pulleys and belts covered.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drill press – Drive belts & pulleys enclosed. Guard for bit and chuck. Spring loaded chuck key.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lathes – Drive belts & pulleys enclosed. Guard chuck and use spring-loaded keys. Guards provided to protect operators from chips and cutting oils. Lead screw guarded to prevent entanglement of hair or clothing. Easily accessible stop switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sanders – Unused portion of belts & discs enclosed. Nip points at roller/belt interface enclosed. Sanding belts replaced when they become worn.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power shears – Point of operation guarded. Foot treadle enclosed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CNC machines – Machine fully enclosed with interlocking doors. Polycarbonate panels are in good condition. Lockout tagout procedure for service or maintenance.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grinders - Only the point of operation of the grinding wheel is exposed (25%) the remainder is enclosed. Tool rest positioned within 1/8-inch of the wheel, tongue guard positioned within 1/4-inch of the wheel. Wheels ring tested prior to use. Speed rating of wheel matches grinder.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pneumatic nailers/staplers –Equipped with device that only allows operation when pressed against work surface.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Compressed air for cleaning – Limited to 30psi. Safety cleaning nozzles used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment - All belts and pulleys enclosed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fans – When within seven feet of the floor, fan blades must be enclosed with no openings greater than 1/2-inch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chain saws – Proper PPE including eye protection, mesh face shield, hearing protection, hard hat chaps, safety toe boots. Functional saw chain brake. Sharpened blade. Spark arrestor on exhaust.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power Take Offs (PTO) – Ensure master guards and drive shaft guards in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulics - Any hydraulically operated parts that could cause injury if the hydraulics fail or controls activate must have safety support bars that physically lock the hydraulic cylinders in the open position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Hazardous Energy Isolation - Machines that require service or adjustment must be provided with a means to be locked out while the work is performed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are power bars used appropriately: <br>- One power bar can be directly plugged into a wall outlet or through a single extension cord into an outlet. It is not ok to plug one power bar into another power bar (no daisy chaining) <br>- power bars cannot be plugged into extension cords<br>- 12 outlet power bars must not be used<br>- Not used as a substitute for permanent wiring.<br>- Extension cords and power bars are not excessively loaded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cord guards used when electrical cords pass through walls, doors, ceilings, or across floors? (otherwise not acceptable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all wires and plugs on equipment in lab in good condition? Grounding - Ensure machines and tools are double insulated or properly grounded. Grounding 3-prongs on cords

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables and cords secured to prevent a tripping hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all panels and covers in place on electrical equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does electrical equipment have appropriate safety labeling present? (e.g., CSA certification)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there no acids or flammables in close contact with electrical ignition sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Machines & equipment directly connected to a receptacle, not a power bar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anti-Restart Switch - machines that could injure the operator upon unexpected restart after a power interruption must be equipped with a reset switch that prevents unexpected starting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance of 36 inches maintained in front of electrical equipment requiring service

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Power control for the machine must be easily accessible from the operator’s work position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Labeling – ensure all breakers and disconnects are labeled indicating machinery and equipment operated by the circuit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light bulbs located within eight feet of the floor are protected by a cage or other means to prevent breakage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vacuum Pumps and Compressed Gases

• Are vacuum pumps installed and used appropriately? <br> Are exhausted to the outside (e.g., through the fume hood) <br> Oil-lubricated pumps are equipped with an oil mist filter<br> Used with cold trap(s) and/or other appropriate inlet trap to prevent contaminants from getting into pump oil and exhaust <br> Oil is regularly inspected for signs of contamination and changed when needed<br> Used with a tray underneath the vacuum pump to catch oil leaks <br> Does not have any oil leaks/spills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do moving parts have guards installed (e.g. belt-drive vacuum pumps)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do vacuum pumps have cold traps to prevent volatile substances from getting into pump oil, or do they have a provision to purge pump?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressed gas cylinders appropriately secured to a wall or bench with two points of contact with two chains, properly capped or regulated, stored upright (especially corrosive gases), and kept away from doors and electrical outlets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a hand cart available for moving gas cylinders? The cart must have at least 4 wheels.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Dewar flasks and vacuum desiccators taped or guarded? Look for any rusty dewars.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all plastic and rubber tubes and hoses in good condition, with connections secured with wire or clamps to prevent accidental releases of hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any mercury thermometers still in use in the lab? If yes, contact EHS for disposal and replace it with the mercury-free alternative.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If an internal combustion engine is present, is maintenance and ventilation of the room verified and documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Comments

• Have the deficiencies from previous safety inspections been addressed?

• Any additional comments?