Information
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
- Anne Sallee
- Mark Ochenduszko
- Zach Traficanti
- Bill McKinnon
- Carlos Rivera
- Rebecca Coburn
- Trish Fredrico
- Luke Frye
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Location
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Lab
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PI/Manager
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Email
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Alternate contact
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Email
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Personnel
- Anne Sallee
- Mark Ochenduszko
- Zach Traficanti
- Bill McKinnon
- Carlos Rivera
- Rebecca Coburn
- Trish Fredrico
- Luke Frye
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Date of inspection
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Observer(s)
Laboratory Designation
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This laboratory has a Biosafety designation
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Proper signage is posted in regard to authorized limited access, proper protection requirement and hazards
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Facility is under negative pressure- air is directed into the lab and not escaping
Security and Emergency policy
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All staff are wearing MGH employee identification
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Personnel can find the panic button and understand their roles in an emergency or other incident
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Personal valuables are secured or attended
Laboratory culture
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Personnel can readily find safety manuals and discuss policies in regard to Fire safety, Biosafety, Chemical safety
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Personnel were observed wearing liquid resistant gowns, gloves, face shields, eye protection and other personal protective equipment. (Hair bonnet, shoe coverings, full body jump suit)
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There is no evidence of eating or drinking (coffee cups etc)
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Plants and animals not specifically associated with any registered protocol are not observed
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There were no sandals/opened toed shoes observed on personnel in the lab
Fire Safety
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Exit signs are properly illuminated and located
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Egress is free and clear of equipment and other obstacles
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Boxes and supplies are stacked in manner that allows for 18"of clearance around sprinkler heads<br>(With exception to supplies stacked against a perimeter)
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Fire extinguishers are unobstructed and inspected monthly
Chemical safety
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The chemical fume hood has been certified by Buildings and Grounds within 365 days
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Chemicals are segregated and stored properly<br>Flammables are in a flammable storage cabinet
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All flammable liquids are returned to the flammable cabinet when not in use. No working solutions are allowed unattended.
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There is an appropriate chemical spill kit available<br>Personnel are made aware of any Chemicals that can not be safely collected in a spill incident
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Chemical waste streams are properly labeled and a Satellite accumulation area is available
Facility and services
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Floors are regularly cleaned. Trash is removed
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The lab structure appears sound without cracks or breaks to walls ceiling tiles, floor tiles or other items<br>Lights are on door are self closing
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Compressed gas cylinders are anchored to a wall or other immovable object<br>One cylinder to a securing device<br>
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Emergency showers are tested annually
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Eye wash stations are tested weekly (lab personnel) and emergency showers are tested annually(B&G)
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Required certification on equipment including Biosafety cabinets is current