University of Toronto Mississauga Laboratory Inspection Checklist

• Audit Title

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel

Emergency Preparedness and Information Material

• Emergency phone numbers and procedures posted and easily accessible (e.g. Fire, chemical spills, injuries)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff trained in emergency procedures and familiar with accident reporting procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash station available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eyewash station tested weekly and documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shower available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency shower tested in past year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper type of fire extinguisher present and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher seal intact, serviced/tagged in last year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aid kit available and stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Good housekeeping practices (bench tops and work areas clean and organized)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Materials neatly and safely stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors, aisles, exits and access to emergency equipment clear and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors, aisles, exits free of loose materials, debris, spills or worn floor coverings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floors regularly cleaned

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate lighting for tasks conducted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Light fixtures in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hygiene Practices

• Proper hand washing facilities available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eating and drinking prohibited

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Laboratory doors kept closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal belonging kept away from chemical or biological contaminants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Ventilation

• Ventilation adequate for room conditions and usage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Thermal comfort maintained (e.g. Temperature, humidity, air velocity)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation system regularly inspected, tested and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air inlets and outlets free of debris or contaminants (e.g. Dirt, mould)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Negative pressure of the lab is being maintained (e.g. Doors are not being propped open)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Chemical Safety

• Chemical storage locations appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemicals properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Incompatible substances adequately seperated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical storage tidy and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHMIS

• MSDS online or binder easily accessible and current (within 3 years)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Containers WHMIS labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All personnel WHMIS trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical inventory available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Spills

• Spill kit available and accessible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All personnel trained in spill cleanup procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical Wastes

• Waste containers properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Waste containers properly stored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regular disposal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel trained in proper disposal procedures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Flammable Materials

• Individual containers may not exceed 5L in volume

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum of 3 flammable storage cabinets per lab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum 250L flammable and 250L combustible materials stored in a cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum of 50L flammable and 200L combustible materials stored outside cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flammables stored away from heat or other ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Compressed Gas Cylinders

• Properly secured to wall or bench with belt or chain

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Properly labelled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Valve cap on when not is use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Away from ignition sources

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Radioactive Materials

• Radioisotope permit posted, Authorized user list posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Active work and storage areas are properly marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All authorized users have received radiation safety training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Radioactive wastes properly contained and labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Biological Hazards

• Valid Biosafety certificate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Biosafety cabinets certified within past year

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers appropriately trained in working with biological organisms, including universal precautions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate door signage for CL2 and CL3

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hazardous biological wastes packaged, disinfected or sterilized in appropriated containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved sharps disposal containers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Workers immunized, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fume Hoods

• Proper type for current use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unblocked and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sash at recommended height and airflow on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flow monitor and alarm functional

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fume hood performance tested by EHS within past year (green sticker attached)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Refrigerators

• Not used to store food or drinks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean and uncluttered

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Explosion safe or explosion proof, according to use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other Laboratory Equipment

• Clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good working order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regularly inspected and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper electrical connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Users properly trained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Electrical cords, plugs and sockets in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grounded connections/GFCI's as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension cords not used a permanent wiring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate number of outlets

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment

• Proper eye protection available and worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lab coats or other protective clothing worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper gloves worn specific to the chemical or physical hazard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Closed toe shoes worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Respiratory protection worn when required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Protective equipment regularly inspected and maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees trained in proper use of protective equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A