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Audit Title
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Please write Griffith University Gold Coast Here
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For assistance with completing the form contact Technical Services Health Clinical Sciences 2 (G16)
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Step 1:
Advise Head of Element/School about the inspection so that they may inform staff in their area of the upcoming inspection. -
Step 2:
Complete inspection findings below.
(Some items may not be applicable to your area, in which case tick N/A against the relevant items.)
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Step 3: Decide on a course of action to deal with any problems that have been identified
- Prioritise your actions (This may involve completing Risk Assessments to determine priorities)
- Record priority in the Comments/Priority column
- Undertake action and record completion of action by inserting a completion date in the Comments/Priority column -
Step 4: Save copy of Audit and forward a copy to the team leader
Section 1: Chemical Safety
A Laboratory Procedures (general)
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Is the ban on eating, drinking and smoking in laboratories enforced?
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Is the ban on mouth pipetting enforced?
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Are laboratory coats/gowns worn?
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Is exposure to noise minimised?
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Are emergency exits left open and clear of obstructions?
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Is the area left tidy?
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Is the area large enough for the work being done?
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Are student bags located out of accessways?
B Safety Information
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Is there a register or inventory of chemicals?
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Are MSDS available for all chemicals?
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Are chemical containers of the correct type?
C General Laboratory Storage
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Is there segregation of incompatible classes of chemicals?
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Are poisons, drugs, carcinogens, corrosives, etc stored separately and where necessary in locked cabinets?
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Are cabinets used for storage of large quantity chemicals?
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Are all chemical stocks kept to a minimum (ie no excessive storage of stocks)?
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Are all storage surfaces compatible with chemicals stored or covered with protective coating?
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Are all containers on open shelves less than 5kg or 5L in size?
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Are all containers in cabinets less than 25L in size?
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For shelves over 1.5m high are all glass containers less than 1kg or 1L?
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Is there no more than one 250 L flammable liquid cabinet per 150m2 of floor space?
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Is flammable liquid storage well away from exits, heat and ignition sources?
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Are all storage refrigerators spark proof?
D Chemical Store (not a laboratory/workshop)
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Are all chemicals stored according to compatibility and or license requirements?
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Are all storage refrigerators spark proof?
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Are cabinets used for storage of large quantity chemicals?
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Is there security/restricted access to storage areas?
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Are chemicals stored in completely separate storage rooms from gas cylinders?
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Is fire protection available?
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Is ventilation sufficient to prevent the buildup of offensive/dangerous odours?
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Is there appropriate secondary containment to prevent the spread of major spills?
E Prevention
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Is there appropriate ventilation for the types of chemicals in use (eg general exhaust, local exhaust, dust extraction, fume cupboards, glove boxes, etc)?
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Is monitoring carried out where there is the possibility of exceeding chemical exposure limits?
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Has the need for personal protective equipment been assessed?
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Have the following PPE items been provided?
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(Consider correct selection, location, information & warning signs & maintenance.)
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Coats/overalls
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Eye protection
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Gloves
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Safety footwear
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Respirators etc
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Helmets
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Hearing protection
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Are procedures, absorbents and neutralising agents available in the event of a spill?
F Hazardous Waste Disposal
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Are there approved methods of disposal for all chemicals?
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Are there sufficient and appropriate waste disposal containers?
G Training
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Are staff and students aware of procedures in place for the use of high risk chemicals (ie flammable, explosives, cytotoxins, poisons, HF, carcinogens, etc)?
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Are staff/students familiar with spill cleanup requirements for their chemicals?
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Are staff trained for the use of PPE used in their area?
Section 2: GAS & GAS CYLINDER SAFETY
A In a Storage Facility
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If in storage, are cylinders segregated by hazard, with different hazard classes separated?
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Are gas storage areas secured and separated from other chemical storage?
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Are gas cylinders securely restrained and supply valves closed if not in use?
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Is a cylinder trolley available for transporting cylinders?
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Are cryogenics appropriately stored?
B In Laboratories, workshops, etc
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Is the number of cylinders inside rooms kept to a minimum?
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Are all gas cylinders in labs connected for use (ie no laboratory storage)?
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Are gas cylinders securely restrained and supply valves closed if not in use?
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Are cryogenics appropriately stored?
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Are fuel gas services installed to required standards (AG601 & AS1596)?
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Is gas use confined to areas with good local exhaust systems?
Section 3: BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
A General Biological Safety
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Are high risk specimens isolated (ie appropriate containment laboratories)?
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Are safe work practices in place for lab techniques (including minimisation of aerosols)?
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Are cleaning procedures established for normal cleaning and emergency spills?
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Are autoclave/procedures available for disinfection?
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Are staff aware of decontamination procedures?
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Are sharps bins and biohazardous waste procedures established & implemented?
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Is all research approved (where required) by the appropriate agency/ethics committee?
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Is specialised personal protective equipment available for use by staff/students?
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Have all staff/students been provided with information on appropriate vaccinations?
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Are centrifuges in good order & clean?
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Are biohazard cabinets provided where required?
B Laminar Flow Cabinets
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Have all laminar flow cabinets been certified within the last 12 months?
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Are procedures for appropriate use of cabinets posted?
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Do the cabinets look clean and tidy (ie routine cleaning performed regularly)?
Section 4: RADIATION SAFETY
A Ionizing Radiation Hazards
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Is there a current radiation licence for the work (radioactive substance or irradiating apparatus)?
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Has a Radiation Safety Officer been appointed?
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Do all operators have appropriate training?
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Are there approved safe working rules?
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Is appropriate monitoring equipment available?
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Is appropriate monitoring equipment calibrated?
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Is appropriate personal dosimetry available?
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Where required, is approved shielding installed?
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Is access to radiation hazard areas restricted?
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Are there warning signs for radiation hazards?
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Are "sealed" radiation sources maintained in good order?
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Are "unsealed" radiation sources correctly stored?
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Are work surfaces impervious?
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Is personal protective equipment available?
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Are there appropriate waste disposal procedures?
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Is X-ray equipment tested & maintained?
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Is there a current possession/transport/storage license?
B Non-ionizing Radiation Hazards
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Are workers protected from exposure to UV equipment?
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Have workers been trained in UV transilluminator safety?
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Is appropriate eye protection available?
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Do the laboratory gloves provide UV protection?
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Are UV sources fitted with protective shields?
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Are germicidal lamps interlocked to prevent exposure?
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Is access to Class 3b or Class 4 lasers controlled?
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Are appropriate laser safety procedures in place?
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Are laser warning signs displayed?
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Are protective interlocks effective?
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Is eye protection provided?
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Are eye examinations provided in accordance with AS/NZ Standard 2221:1?
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Has a Laser Safety Officer been appointed?
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Is access to NMR magnets controlled?
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Are warning signs posted?
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Is the 0.5 mT line appropriately marked?
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Are arc-welding operators provided with helmets (with filter lens), fire resistant gauntlet gloves, apron, boots, spats, skull cap and boilermakers coverall or bib, brace & shirt?
Section 5: MACHINE/WORKSHOP SAFETY
A Basic Safety
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Are machines built in accordance with relevant Australian Standards?
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Are safe operating instructions/warning signs clearly visible?
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Are machines guarded/protected to prevent contact, entanglement or damage?
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Have preventative maintenance arrangements been made (if required)?
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Is there an electrical isolation switch on all machines?
B Miscellaneous
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Are machines appropriate for the area of use (ie explosive proof, etc)?
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Are lighting levels sufficient for operators to run equipment safely?
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Are residual current detectors in use for portable equipment?
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Are separate bays provided for welding and grinding?
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Are aisles marked and of sufficient width?
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Are hand tools inspected regularly for physical damage?
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Are spray booths inspected annually?
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Is the floor clear of waste, oil & water?
Section 7: NURSING WARD SAFETY
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Are all imitation drugs and medicines adequately labeled as such?
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Is there a system in place to ensure that there is no diagnostic use of the equipment and stores?
Section 8: GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY
A Signs/Information
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Are hazard posters effectively posted at lab entrances?
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Are emergency and evacuation procedures prominently displayed?
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Are staff aware of nominated first aiders?
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Have emergency numbers been posted on each phone?
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Is special signage for radiation, biological or other hazards prominently posted?
B Safety Equipment
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Are safety showers and eye wash facilities functional?
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Are safety showers free of obstructions?
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Have Self Contained Breathing Apparatus been recertified within the last 12 months?
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Are all fire extinguishers and safety blankets within the certification or use by date?
C Fume Cupboards
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Are electrical services located outside the chamber?
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Are emergency switches clearly identified for gas and water supply?
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Has the cupboard been inspected and certified within the last 12 months?
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Are restrictions posted near fume cupboards (< 2.5 L of flammables, no H3ClO4, etc)?
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Are fume cupboards appropriate for the type of hazard (ie radiation, biological, etc)?
D Electrical Safety
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Are double adaptors & piggyback plugs banned?
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Are multi-outlet boards mounted clear of benches & floors?
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Is there a periodic check of equipment and extension leads; ie Are appliances & leads tagged?
E Heat Hazards
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Is all heating equipment clear of combustibles?
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Are ovens, furnaces & kilns provided with flues?
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Is suitable protective equipment available for use with equipment; ie Gloves, face shields, etc?
Aditional Comment and/or Actions
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Insert Addition Comments here: Including actions need and taken.
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Employee
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Name
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Staff Number
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Signature