UWA HMS OGTR PC2 Laboratory Inspection Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Client / Site

• OGTR Identifier

• Prepared by

• Personnel

• Location
  Address

Facility

• Is the facility a fully enclosed space bounded by walls, doors, windows, floors and ceilings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facility free of any significant structural changes that may affect containment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surfaces

• Are surfaces smooth, impermeable to water, cleanable and resistant to damage by cleaning agents used in the facility (includes furnishings, benches, walls, floors etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Decontamination of hands

• Does the facility have hands free washbasins fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the facility have other means of decontamination of hands (eg: dispensers containing decontaminant solution)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Open spaces under benches and equipment

• Are open spaces under benches and equipment accessible for decontamination?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Eyewash

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Aerosol containment

• Are dealings involving Risk Group 2 PC2 GMOs producing aerosols?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the BSC been inspected and tested at least once within last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a certificate of test results and date of next test affixed to side of cabinet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add media

  Media

Heat based decontamination equipment

• Is the equipment validated monthly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the equipment calibrated annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Backflow prevention

• Is back flow prevention equipment installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this maintained and tested annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have changes or new connections been made to the water supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

General Conditions

Ownership of Facility

• Does the certification holder own or has authority to maintain facility and fittings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the owner failed to carry out or refused to carry out required maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are OGTR signage and biohazard signs affixed to access door/s (signs are on or near access door/s and able to be clearly seen by persons entering facility)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Disinfectant

• Is a supply of disinfectant suitable for use against the GMOs dealt with in the facility available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pests

• Is there a pest control strategy in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Obligations of the certification holder in respect to the users of the facility

• Is facility access restricted to authorised persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Behavioural Requirements

Training

• Have persons conducting dealings with GMOs in the facility have been trained in the behavioural requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A