UoB Laboratory Inspection - Engineering

• Document No.

• Title

• Department

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Inspection carried out by

• Occupancy level and any activities going on at the time of the inspection.

COVID-19 Controls

• Are hand washing points/hand sanitiser available at entrances and exits to facilities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are users following social distancing rules?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are users following guidance on use of face coverings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are records of regular cleaning being kept?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Are signs and notices clear and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are risk assessments for laboratories and equipment displayed and up to date, and do they adequately cover the hazards? If not displayed, are they suitably communicated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PPE (Personal protective equipment). Lab coats, safety glasses and disposable gloves should be worn as a minimum if working with chemicals. Safety footwear should be worn when working with heavy items. Disposable gloves/contaminated clothing should be removed before leaving the laboratory to prevent cross contamination.

• Are personnel wearing the correct PPE and is it in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is suitable PPE readily available and stored appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping and premises

Housekeeping

• Are floors and walkways clean and free from clutter and trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are benches and work surfaces clean and free from clutter and items not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are personal belongings stored appropriately to avoid trip hazards and cross contamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is general laboratory waste separated and stored appropriately, and removed regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are samples and materials clearly labelled and stored appropriately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Premises

• Are hand washing facilities available, clean and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floor areas, walkway and work surfaces in good condition and suitable for the task they are used for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is lighting working, and does it provide adequate illumination for the tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area a comfortable temperature/is the heating working correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire safety

• Fire exits and exit routes are clearly signed and unobstructed internally and externally.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable fire extinguishers in a dedicated location, unobstructed, and have they been serviced within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire doors are not propped open.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable and combustible materials stored appropriately and away from heat sources?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

First Aid

• Is there an up to date list of first aiders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kit locations labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are first aid kits fully stocked and in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are eye wash stations or kits available and are they in date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas safety

• Gas cylinders in use are stored upright and secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Regulators are suitable for the type of gas, tagged and in date.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipework and fittings are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Empty cylinders and those not intended for use in the near future have been removed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oxygen depletion alarm and extraction is functioning correctly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External storage areas are unobstructed, clearly signed and cylinders are segregated appropriately.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemical safety

• Are substances not in use stored in suitable locations and segregated appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are substances stored in suitable containers and are they clearly labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are COSHH assessments in place for substances in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an inventory and is it up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are MSDS readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a suitable chemical spill kit readily available with instructions on its use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste materials clearly labelled and stored in a suitable location for collection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are food and drink suitable isolated from hazardous materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical safety

• Does electrical equipment have a current PAT test certificate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are sockets and extension leads loaded appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cables tidy and routed safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please detail any other observations or comments by users (positive and negative) that are not covered by previous sections.