Laboratory safety audit
Lab inspections
What does this form include?
This form contains 27 sections:
NAME OF SUPERVISOR
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN
GENERAL SAFETY
- Is the Chemical Hygiene Plan accessible in the lab?
- Has the Plan been reviewed and signed by lab workers?
- Has lab-specific safety information been updated (annually)?
REQUIRED SIGNS
PROHIBITED ITEMS IN LAB
EYE PROTECTION
SECURITY
ELECTRICAL
MEANS OF EGRESS AND EXITS
EMERGENCY
- Are aisles free and is there at least 36 inches of clearance?
- Are exits marked?
EMERGENCY PLANS
SPILL CLEAN-UP
FLAMMABLES
HOUSEKEEPING
- Are flammables stored in proper containers?
- Is the flammable cabinet being used properly?
- Are total flammable liquids under maximum amount allowed per lab?
COMPRESSED GASES
CHEMICAL STORAGE
CHEMICAL CONTAINER LABELS
HAZARDOUS WASTE
CHEMICAL HOOD
UNSAFE CONDITIONS
SHARPS CONTAINERS
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER PERSONNEL*
DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
- Are eyewash station/shower inspections current?
- Are chemical fume hood/biosafety cabinet inspections current?
- Are chemical fume hoods functioning properly?
- Are fire extinguisher inspections current?
* To be checked by inspection teams. Laboratory personnel should report to the Safety Officer if they
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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