MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
CRITICAL AREAS OF COMPLIANCE LABORATORIES
Department Building and Room #
Principal Investigator, Laboratory Manager or Person in
Charge
Date of Evaluation Person Completing
Evaluation
General Laboratory Safety (GS)
Yes No NA
1. Phones in the lab are labeled with Public Safety’s contact number.
2. Chemical Hygiene Plan is available.
3. Lab has a designated Chemical Hygiene Officer.
4. All personnel have received Lab Specific Training.
5. Lab has standard operating procedures for Particularly Hazardous Substances.
6. Lab workers have access to MSDS information on all chemicals that they use.
7. There is a procedure in place for lab workers working alone.
8. There is no food or drink in the laboratory.
9. Lab refrigerators are labeled “Not for food and drink”.
10. Housekeeping meets safety standards.
Emergency Response/Evacuation (EE)
Yes No NA
1. The “Lab Emergency Information” sheet is completed and posted.
2. Lab occupants are aware of the Emergency Evacuation Coordinator and Fire Marshall.
3. Hallways and stairways to exits are clear and unobstructed.
4. Areas around safety showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and
electrical panels are clear.
5. Last inspection of safety showers, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers and fire blankets is
indicated on the equipment and is current.
6. Natural gas shut off valves are labeled and Lab personnel are knowledgeable in the
location of these valves.
Slips, Trips and Falls (SF)
Yes No NA
1. Aisles are uncluttered without tripping hazards.
2. Mats are positioned appropriately and are in good condition.
3. Walkways are free of water and do not present a slip and fall hazard.
Chemical Storage and Handling (CS)
1. No flammable solvents, corrosives or reactives are stored above eye level.
2. Shatterproof containers are used for storing/handling flammable liquids.
3. No more than 5 gallons of flammable liquids are stored outside of a safety can or
flammable liquid storage cabinet.
4. No more than 10 gallons of flammable liquids are stored in safety cans outside of a
flammable liquid storage cabinet.
5. No more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids are stored in a UL approved flammable liquid
storage cabinet.
6. No more than 75 total gallons of flammable liquids are stored in a single lab.
7. Proper grounding and bonding should be provided and used in areas where bulk flammable
liquids are dispensed between containers.
8. All chemical containers are appropriately labeled.
9. An approved container is used for the disposal of organic solvents.
10. All containers for waste chemicals are labeled “Hazardous Waste”, are safety stored and
have closed lids.
11. Mercury thermometers and equipment have been eliminated from the lab. (Mercury free
lab)
12. Mercury thermometers and equipment have been identified and mercury spill prevention
measures are in place.
13. A chemical spill cleanup kit is available to the lab.
14. Peroxide forming reagents are dated when opened.
15. Peroxide forming reagents are disposed of or tested after expiration date.
Compressed Gases (CG)
Yes No NA
1. Gas cylinders are properly secured.
2. Cylinders are labeled with the contents and a completed NFPA diamond.
