UMD Laboratory Safety Audit

• Conducted on

  Date

• Department:

• Building:

• Room Number(s):

• Inspector(s):

• PI or Primary Contact:

• RSO

General Safety Information

• Required Training has been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Documented Training includes:

  Select Introduction to Research Safety Chemical Safety Chemical Waste Management Lab Specific Training Annual Update Training Additional

  • Introduction to Research Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • Chemical Waste Management
  • Lab Specific Training
  • Annual Update Training
  • Additional

• Are safety issues addressed in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) where appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lab personnel familiar with incident reporting procedures? (injury, workers comp, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the appropriate PPE worn in the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there SOPs in place to deal with biological and/or chemical spills in the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits available, accessible, and properly stocked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical cords and power strips used appropriately and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher are available, accessible, charged, and the proper type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the laboratory clean. Aisles, passageways and exits are clear from obstructions and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for disposal of non-contaminated broken glassware? (glass disposal box, sharps container).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders properly restrained, capped when not in use, and away from heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lab freezers, refrigerators and incubators used and labeled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are after hours and emergency contact phone numbers up to date and posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a hand washing sink available in the lab?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eyewashes available, accessible, and is it documented that the eyewash is flushed weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety showers available and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Safety

• Are high hazard chemicals clearly documented, and covered in SOPs? (carcinogens, reproductive toxins, acute toxins, pyrophoric or water reactive, peroxides, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Safety Data Sheets available for all chemicals in the lab (computer or hard copy)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals and lab prepared reagents properly labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fume hoods functional, certified, and free of clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals of incompatible hazard classes kept separated in storage? (acids, bases, oxidizers, organics).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable chemicals stored in properly labeled cabinets, refrigerators or freezers rated for flammable material storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid chemicals equipped with secondary containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are peroxide forming chemicals dated when received and when opened (aldehydes, benzyllic hydrogen compounds, allylic compounds, vinyl compounds, etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are perchloric acids used only in hoods with wash-down systems?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is chemical waste properly stored?<br> Properly labeled<br> Closed<br> Secondary containment<br> removed within 90 days<br> not cluttered<br> Properly segregated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weekly waste storage inspections documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Radiation Questions

Radiation

• Name of the isotope(s):

• Are the required radiation notices posted, with up to date emergency contact information?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are radiation badges required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is radiation safety training completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is isotope usage tracked from receipt through disposal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are radioactive materials stored in approved areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Biohazard Questions

Biosafety

• Do lab personnel know how to access the Biosafety Manual?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• This lab is what biosafety level?

  1

  2

  3

  N/A

• List biohazards used:

• Is IBC approval on file for your research?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are indicators / integrators used at least monthly to ensure proper operation of the autoclave with results recorded in a log?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are work surfaces and equipment being decontaminated when work with infectious material is finished and immediately after spills or splashes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are biological safety cabinets in use and certified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is vacuum equipment properly trapped and HEPA filtered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bio spill kits available in biohazardous waste storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are biohazardous waste storage areas properly secured?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has bloodborne pathogen training been conducted? Annual refreshers if needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Animal Use & Care Questions

Animals

• Has IACUC approval been obtained for the research?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SOPs available for safe animal handling?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are procedures in place for dealing with bites or other injuries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Respirators Worn by employees cleaning cages?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have employees wearing respirators been trained and fit tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Controlled Substance Questions

Controlled Substances

• Are inventory and usage records complete and up-to-date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are controlled substances stored in an approved safe?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all authorized staff trained in the management of controlled substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does lab staff know how to contact DEHS to obtain slurry bottles for controlled substance waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Additional Information

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