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Environmental Health and Safety
Laboratory Inspection Checklist
Description:
Lab Inspection Checklist
Date of Inspection:
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Building:
Principal Investigator:
Room #:
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Specialized Experiment Type Lasers
Radiation
X-Ray
Lasers
Nanoparticles
Animals
Chemical Types Present Caution Sign Template
Particularly Hazardous
Substances1
Flammables
Chemical Storage
Regulated Carcinogens
Explosives
Laser 3B +4
Pyrophorics
Peroxide Formers
Biohazard
Water Reactives
Corrosives
Radioactive
Other:
(Explain)
Brief Lab Summary (explain lab procedures)
Description:
1http://web.ornl.gov/sci/psd/mst/rsg/pdf/OSHA_Haz_List_.pdf
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Chemical Safety
Chemical Waste Disposal and
Transport
Biological Safety
All chemicals segregated based on
hazard classification
Adequate Satellite Accumulation
Areas (SAA) available
Biosafety cabinets have been
certified within one year
Updated SDS for all chemicals
used available in lab
SAA contains less than 1 quart of
acutely hazardous waste
All lab protocols have been
submitted for IBC approval
All hazardous chemicals stored at
or below eye level
Waste containers properly
labeled.
Labels should include:
Chemical Content
Description (%)
Location
Waste Removal Date
Hazardous Classification
Designated SAA Manager
A sink is readily available for hand
washing
All ethers and peroxide formers are
dated.
If expired chemical observed, alert
lab manager
Hazardous and Non-hazardous
waste classified and labeled
appropriately
Biohazard spill kit available
All chemicals labeled with
contents
All waste stored properly with
secondary containment if risk of
breakage
Bio hazardous waste is properly
packaged, labeled, and ready for
disposal
Chemical spill kit stocked and
available
Incompatible waste streams
segregated properly
Contaminated labware is properly
decontaminated
All chemical containers in good
condition
Labs have proper containers for
hazardous waste
Hands-on Biological Safety Training
records available
Water reactives, carcinogens and
pyrophorics are segregated and
stored in designated area
Dry hazardous waste packaged
properly and double-bagged in
transparent bags
SOP for autoclave is attached to
device
Lab members understand NJIT
hazardous waste removal
management procedure and have
a designated SAA manager
Benchtops are impervious to
exposure
Autoclave indicator tape or other
form of sterility measurement in use.
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Fire Safety
Gas Cylinders
Housekeeping
Dry
CO2
Other
Last inspection date:
Clutter-free bench
top/workstation
Fire extinguisher present □/ charged
□/accessible □
All gas cylinders not in use
are capped and stored
appropriately
No glassware or debris on
the floor
Lab displays proper storage clearance.
Clearance should be 18” from ceiling
and sprinklers.
All gas cylinders are secured.
No obstructed walkway or
egress
Fire safety signage clearly visible
All gas cylinders are properly
labeled
No food or drinks in labs;
includes refrigerators and
freezers
Exits/aisles/corridors are free from
obstruction
Flammable gas 20 feet from
incompatible chemicals
Minimal glassware stored
above eye level
Laboratory doors are kept closed
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Policies and Procedures
General Lab
Safety/Protocols
PPE
Updated Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP)
available in lab
All containers are labeled
with contents
Appropriate lab PPE
available for use. PPE
includes:
Lab coats □
Gloves □
Eye Protection □
Specialty PPE □
Lab Hazard Assessment Tool (EHS
1450 Form) available in lab
Lab facility used for
university practices only. This
includes habitation.
Written Lab Standard Operation
Procedures included in CHP
Lab Practices operate within
acceptable noise level
All applicable safety manuals available
in lab
No odor present
Reusable PPE
decontaminated
Chemical Hygiene Officer designated
All vessels are at approved
operating pressure
Required PPE information
available in lab
First Aid Kit is available.
First Aid Kit is free from pain
relievers (Kits are Optional)
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Fume Hood
Flammable Storage Areas
Eyewash Stations/Emergency Shower
Air flow has been tested within one
year
Less than 25 gallons of
flammables located outside
flammable storage cabinet
All eye wash stations are free from
obstruction
Fume hood functioning properly
Less than 25 gallons of total
flammable chemical inside
cabinet
All eyewash are in working
condition.
Proper sash height indicated
Sash stops are functional and
positioned where indicated
Flammable refrigerator or
freezer clearly marked with
flammable storage signage
All eyewash stations and safety
showers are inspected annually and
flushed periodically
Large items raised to allow proper
air flow
Eyewash stations are capped where
applicable.
Fume Hood illumination is
functional
Audible/Visual alarm is functional
Fume Hood is tidy and free of
clutter
Chemicals and equipment in fume
hood are managed properly and
secured
Fume hood free of air flow
obstruction
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Radiation Safety
Laser Safety
Mechanical/ Electrical Safety
Lab is approved for radioactive
materials
The lab is approved for the
use of lasers
Moveable parts guarded on
equipment as appropriate
All radioactive materials are stored
and secured within a cabinet with
restricted access.
All class 3B and 4 have
proper signage
Electrical Panel accessible and free
from obstruction
All devices have an updated
radiation use log
Proper warning labels are
affixed to the laser housing
Plugs, cords and outlets in good
condition. All outlets have plates
Readily available radiation safety
manual
Laser displays proper beam
path
Permanent lab equipment plugged
directly into three-pronged outlet
Hands-on radiation safety training
records available
Hands-on laser safety
training records available
No outlets are overloaded or daisy-
chained power strips
Semi-annual radiation safety checks.
Safety check should include wipe
testing.
Lab uses grounded power strips
only. No extension cords used
No power cords found under doors
or through ceilings
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