Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

RO

  • Date of inspection

  • Observer

  • Location

SECURITY

  • Limited access to facility by key card entry

  • Emergency numbers are located on or near phones

  • Personnel can find the panic button and understand their role in an emergency or incident

  • Personal valuables are secured or attended

  • Emergency contact list on freezer

  • Alarms are up to date

LABORATORY PRACTICES

  • Fire Safety Plan

  • Chemical Hygiene Plan

  • Biosafety Manual

  • BBP Exposure Control Plan

  • Personnel were observed wearing appropriate PPE

  • Signage on doors reflect the hazards (classIV lasers, Biosafety , Strong Magnetic field)

  • There is no evidence of eating or drinking

  • Refrigerators and microwaves in the lab are labeled

  • Extension cords/power strips not in use or for temporary use

  • Plants and animals not specifically associated with a registered protocol were not observed

  • No sandals /open toed shoes

  • Sharps are safely stored or discarded

  • Biohazard trash is not more than 2/3 full

  • Sharps waste containers are not more than 2/3 full

  • Clean broken glass boxes are not over filled

  • Personnel understand waste stream management<br> Only soiled or potentially infectious items are in biohazard trash

  • Biosafety cabinets are currently certified

FIRE SAFETY

  • Personnel understand their specific evacuation strategy

  • Doors are not propped open

  • Evidence of annual code red drill

  • Exit signs are properly illuminated, visible, and properly located to indicate egress route

  • Egress routes are free and clear of equipment and other obstacles

  • Fire alarm notification, detection and suppression systems, electrical panels, electric switches unobstructed

  • 18" of clearance below the plane of the sprinkler head

  • Fire extinguishers in the lab are unobstructed and inspected monthly by lab personnel

CHEMICAL SAFETY

  • Stored chemicals are segregated by hazard class

  • Combustible organic acids (glacial acetic acid)

  • Chemical waste streams are properly labeled and contained in the SAA

  • Flammable liquids are in a flammable storage cabinet. Flammable liquids are returned to the cabinet when not in use

  • Secondary containers are labeled and stored properly

  • Appropriate chemical spill kit available

  • SAA is in compliance

FACILITIES

  • No damage to walls , ceiling, floor. Lights function, doors not propped open

  • Trash is removed routinely

  • Floors are cleaned routinely

  • Floors and bench tops are clean and free of clutter

  • Chemical fume hoods have been tested by B&G

  • Compressed gas cylinders are secure

  • Are labels on sinks "No Dry Ice" "No mercury"

  • Vacuum breakers are installed on hoses (faucet contamination)

  • Cryogenic liquids are stored in a well ventilated area

  • Eye wash stations are unobstructed and tested weekly

  • Emergency showers are unobstructed and tested annually

  • Electrical panels are unobstructed /covered

  • Exposed wiring and damaged electrical cords were not observed

FOLLOW UP

  • Issues were resolved

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