Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
RO
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Date of inspection
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Observer
- Anne Sallee
- Mark Ochenduszko
- Zachary Traficanti
- Matthew Cuddy
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Location
SECURITY
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Limited access to facility by key card entry
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Emergency numbers are located on or near phones
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Personnel can find the panic button and understand their role in an emergency or incident
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Personal valuables are secured or attended
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Emergency contact list on freezer
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Alarms are up to date
LABORATORY PRACTICES
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Fire Safety Plan
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Chemical Hygiene Plan
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Biosafety Manual
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BBP Exposure Control Plan
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Personnel were observed wearing appropriate PPE
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Signage on doors reflect the hazards (classIV lasers, Biosafety , Strong Magnetic field)
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There is no evidence of eating or drinking
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Refrigerators and microwaves in the lab are labeled
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Extension cords/power strips not in use or for temporary use
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Plants and animals not specifically associated with a registered protocol were not observed
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No sandals /open toed shoes
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Sharps are safely stored or discarded
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Biohazard trash is not more than 2/3 full
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Sharps waste containers are not more than 2/3 full
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Clean broken glass boxes are not over filled
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Personnel understand waste stream management<br> Only soiled or potentially infectious items are in biohazard trash
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Biosafety cabinets are currently certified
FIRE SAFETY
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Personnel understand their specific evacuation strategy
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Doors are not propped open
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Evidence of annual code red drill
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Exit signs are properly illuminated, visible, and properly located to indicate egress route
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Egress routes are free and clear of equipment and other obstacles
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Fire alarm notification, detection and suppression systems, electrical panels, electric switches unobstructed
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18" of clearance below the plane of the sprinkler head
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Fire extinguishers in the lab are unobstructed and inspected monthly by lab personnel
CHEMICAL SAFETY
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Stored chemicals are segregated by hazard class
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Combustible organic acids (glacial acetic acid)
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Chemical waste streams are properly labeled and contained in the SAA
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Flammable liquids are in a flammable storage cabinet. Flammable liquids are returned to the cabinet when not in use
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Secondary containers are labeled and stored properly
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Appropriate chemical spill kit available
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SAA is in compliance
FACILITIES
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No damage to walls , ceiling, floor. Lights function, doors not propped open
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Trash is removed routinely
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Floors are cleaned routinely
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Floors and bench tops are clean and free of clutter
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Chemical fume hoods have been tested by B&G
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Compressed gas cylinders are secure
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Are labels on sinks "No Dry Ice" "No mercury"
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Vacuum breakers are installed on hoses (faucet contamination)
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Cryogenic liquids are stored in a well ventilated area
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Eye wash stations are unobstructed and tested weekly
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Emergency showers are unobstructed and tested annually
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Electrical panels are unobstructed /covered
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Exposed wiring and damaged electrical cords were not observed
FOLLOW UP
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Issues were resolved