Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Laboratory Type
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What is the primary function of this laboratory?
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Type of work undertaken in the lab:
Laboratory Facilities
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HSNO exempt laboratory sign on door?
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Bench top surfaces imprevious?
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Doors to laboratory lockable?
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Laboratory furniture - ergonomic and impervious to liquids?
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Walls and ceilings smooth, easy to clean, impervious to liquids?
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Floors non-slip, smooth, easy to clean, impervious to liquids?
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Useable emergency drenching showers available?
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Emergency eye-wash stations provided?
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Fume hood cupboard is fully operational and has current certification?
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Biosecurity Safety Cabinet Class II - current certification?
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Autoclave - current certification?
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Safe means available to reach items above shoulder height?
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Hands-free hand basin at laboratory exit?
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Hooks for laboratory coats provided adjacent to exit door?
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UV light sources fitted with interlocks and Caution signs?
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Illuminated exit signs working?
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Portable electrical equipment - current PAT certification?
HSNO Management Requirements
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Has a laboratory manager been appointed?
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Has a laboratory deputy manager been appointed?
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Authorised users have received a laboratory orientation/safety briefing and it has been recorded?
Documentation Available in Laboratory
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Code of Practise (COP) for CRI and University HSNO Exempt Laboratories?
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SBS HSNO Exempt Laboratories Compliance Manual?
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School of Biological Sciences' Emergency Response Plan?
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Laboratory Safety Manual?
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Safe Method of Use (SMOU) documents?
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MSDS available for category A, B and 6.1C substances?
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Is there a current lab risk assessment (i.e reviewed within last 12 months)?
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Inventory of chemicals available and maintained (i.e reviewed within last 12 months)?
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Tracking of substances: properly labelled and tracked?
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Weekly lab audits up-to-date?
General Housekeeping
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Have dangerous and sharp objects been removed?
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Are benches free of clutter, including hoses and leads?
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Are benches and floors clean, free of oil, water, chemicals and powder?
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Ice making machines are labeled with "Not For Human Consumption" sign?
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Fridges and Freezers are labeled with "Store No Food" signs?
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Fridges and Freezers are labelled with "CAUTION DO NOT Store Flammable solvents..." signs?
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Caution signs indicate Hot Plate, Microwave, -80C Freezer hazards?
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No food or drink present?
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No labelled food or drink containers present?
Hazardous Substances Storage
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Are secondary (or working) containers labelled correctly? (contents, date, user, and HSNO pictogram)
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Are corrosives stored below eye level height?
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Are appropriate HSNO pictograms depicting chemical locations?
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All other categories of substances stored on shelves 2.5 litres or less?
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Fumehoods not used for chemical storage?
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Are the Flammables storage cabinets suitable?
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Are containers in storage cabinets less than 20 litres in size and stored in an upright position?
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Maximum storage capacity of flammables cabinet has not been exceeded?
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Flammable liquids stored away from exits, heat and ignition sources?
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Are refrigerators storing Flammables spark proof?
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Do corrosive substances have secondary containment?
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Are incompatible HSNO chemical classes segregated?
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Hazardous waste stored by class and in appropriate place?
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Are waste containers compatible with contents?
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Containers and packages in a good state of repair?
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Do shelves have earthquake restrains in place?
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For shelves higher than 1.5m from floor, are all glass containers less than 1kg or 1 litre?
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Are G size gas cylinders double chained?
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Are hoses, tubing and regulators attached to gas cylinders in good condition?
Cryogenics (Liquid Nitrogen)
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PPE used to avoid skin contact
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Containers stored with good ventilation?
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Containers vented or pressure relief devices fitted?
Emergency Preparedness
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HSNO - spill kit and procedures available
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Emergency plans available/emergency info displayed?
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Fire extinguishers available and close to work area?
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Fire blankets available?
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First aid kit stocked and clearly visible?
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Isolation switches for gas/electricity?
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Building and floor wardens list displayed and up to date?
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First Aider list displayed and up to date?
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Location guide of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available?
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Do the inside latches of cold rooms open easily?
Personal Protective Equipment
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PPE available?
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Lab coats, safety glasses and closed shoes observed?
Summary Of Inspection
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Any additional items not covered in the audit list:
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Summary of Inspection Outcomes
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The lab meets the requirements for the SBS HSNO Exempt Laboratory Status?
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Is a follow-up inspection required?
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Action needed or results of follow-up
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Laboratory Manager
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SBS Laboratory Auditor