UQ OHS CHEMICAL SAFTEY Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• UQ OHS CHEMICAL SAFTEY Inspection Checklist (v2, 29 May 2012)

• Campus / Location / Site
  Address

• Org Unit / Facility / Workgroup

• Building / Floor / Room

• Area / Facility Manager

• Date of Inspection

  Date

• Conducted by

Physical Infrastructure & Emergency Requirements

• Are the SIGNS on external doors adequate to indicate what classes of chemicals are being used and stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the SIGNS on the entrances to the work area or within the work area reflect the work practices e.g. "eyewear must be worn at all times"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN button at the exit (cuts off the energy to systems i.e. gas, electricity, steam...)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SPILL KITS available (with appropriate spill containment material)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are FIRE EXTINGUISHERS provided and adequate for the chemicals and processes being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a SAFETY SHOWER & EYE-WASH provided? (must have unencumbered access) and are the tested monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a FIRST AID KIT available (appropriate to the hazards). Are suitable antidotes available where necessary?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all of the FUME CUPBOARDS tested and in date (check NATA sticker on cupboard, 12 monthly)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Gas Systems, Cylinders & Cryogenics

• Are all GASES RETICULATED (all cylinders and dewars stored outside the lab with hard plumbed, low pressure lines into lab)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are REGULATORS in good condition, appropriate for type and pressure of gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all gas cylinders securely RESTRAINED?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all GAS MONITORS and OXYGEN ALARMS connected to UQ Security?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Volumes of CRYOGENICS have been assessed in relation to room volume and the need for low oxygen alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chemicals

• Is there a MANIFEST of 'Hazardous Substances' and 'Dangerous Goods' for the lab. Has it been given to the Chemical Store Manager?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemicals STORAGE CABINETS labelled with DG class, in good condition, fitted with self closing doors and contain compatible classes of chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CLASS 3 CABINETS located as far as practicable from ignition sources (refrigerators, power points, sparks), class 2.1 and 2.3 gas cylinders, 5.1 and 5.2 cabinets and 6.1 cabinets (>3m if possible)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are SPARK FREE FRIDGES provided for storage of flammable liquids (if required)? Are all fridges and freezers labelled as to suitability for storage of flammable liquids (i.e. No Flammable Liquids In This Fridge)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the total maximum volume of cabinets <250L IN A 10m RADIUS (based on the cabinet label)? **Must consider adjoining rooms**

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are RISK ASSESSMENTS available for the processes which are using chemicals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do staff know how to access material SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)? Is access to Chemwatch readily available to all persons? Are SDS's for high use and high risk chemicals printed out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• is HEALTH SURVEILLANCE conducted for lead and/or any of the schedule 14 substances listed within the Regulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are chemical containers and contents in good condition and fitted with a legible MANUFACTURERS LABEL?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are decanted containers correctly LABELLED? Are waste containers appropriately labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any BUNDING OR SPILL TRAYS for the storage of liquids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the HOUSEKEEPING satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a procedure for CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL, consistent with University requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A