Title Page

  • Conducted on

  • Conducted by

  • Lab Manager (for MPI Compliance)

  • PC Level

  • Type of material used in Laboratory

Laboratory

  • Are bench top surfaces impervious to moisture?

  • Are bench top surfaces resistant to solvents?

  • Are bench top surfaces able to withstand heat?

  • Is the laboratory furniture ergonomically suitable?

  • Is the laboratory furniture made of smooth impervious material?

  • Is there a dedicated hand basin or an alternative means of decontaminating hands provided?

  • Are there open spaces under benches accessible for cleaning?

  • Are there any cardboard boxes on the floor?

  • Are the internal fittings (lights, ducts) arranged to minimise horizontal dust collecting surfaces?

  • Is there a first aid kit?

  • Is the first aid kit appropriately stocked? Eg eye wash?

  • Are the contents within expiry date?

  • Is there evidence of food and drink in the laboratory?

  • Is there any evidence of vermin?

  • Is there a decontamination kit available?

  • Are the contents within expiry date?

  • Are waste streams clearly identified?

  • Is signage correct? (containment facility, no unauthorized access, facility operator)

Paperwork in the laboratory

  • Are permits required for this laboratory?

  • Are approvals required for this laboratory?

  • Are movement requests required for this laboratory?

  • Are there records of transfers and MPI notifications?

  • Is the current Manual available to staff?

  • Has the current manual been signed by users?

  • Are all procedures outside of manual the current version and documented?

  • Are there any outstanding corrective actions from Internal or External Audits?

  • Have all new staff received biosecurity induction training?

  • Have all staff received biosecurity refresher training within the last year?

  • Are there records of induction and refresher training?

  • Have there been any containment breaches since the last audit?

Sign Off - Signature and Date

  • DFO

  • Lab Manager (for MPI Compliance)

  • Team Leader

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