Based on EHS Self-Inspection Tag Jan 2019
Safety Self-Inspection Tag
Building: Room:
Contact Person: Year:
Inspected by:
DAILY
Immediate Hazards – identify any observed hazards and
address as appropriate, e.g.
o poor housekeeping
o inadequate attire and/or PPE
o food/drink/cosmetics in lab
o improper labeling of materials or unattended
experiments
o propped doors
o obstruction of exits, aisles, pull stations or emergency
equipment
o unsafe equipment or work practices
WEEKLY
• Eyewash – activate eyewash station to flush line and
ensure proper operation; ensure area around station is
clear
MONTHLY (as applicable):
• Fire Extinguisher - confirm extinguisher is in place &
verify it is fully charged (green zone on pressure gauge)
• First Aid/Spill kit - check kit contents and replace items if
required
• Fume hoods check certification of alarms & notify EHS if
certification has expired. Notify PR if malfunctioning.
Ensure work area & airflow is not obstructed
• BSCs – check certification and notify EHS if certification
has expired. Notify BSC manufacturer if BSC is
malfunctioning. Ensure work area & airflow is not
obstructed
• Chemical Storage - inspect storage areas for leakage,
expired/old chemicals, and separation of incompatibles.
Ensure flammables are stored in flammable storage
cabinets.
• Emergency Lighting – check for proper functioning of
emergency lighting and replace as necessary
PERIODICALLY/ANNUALLY (as applicable):
• Chemical Inventory - confirm SDSs are available for all
chemicals in the lab and online inventory is up to date
• Warning Signs - confirm signage required for biosafety,
radioactive materials, lasers, mechanical hazards, noise,
chemical or electrical hazards are in place and visible
