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GENERAL |
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Aisles/corridors were in compliance with
the University’s Corridor Utilization
Policy. |
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The entrance door was labeled with the
names of two emergency contact people. |
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The lab fire door was found
closed. |
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Appropriate signage was in use
(biohazard, flammable, magnetic fields, etc.). |
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The general housekeeping was found to be
in good order. |
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Tipping/slipping hazards were absent in
the lab. |
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A hand-washing sink with soap and towels
was available. |
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Vacuum breakers are on all faucets
equipped with hoses |
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A site-specific plan was
available. |
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Food/drink/smoking material was not found
in the lab. |
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Personnel have access to safety
information (copy of Chemical Hygiene Program, emergency
phone numbers, etc.). |
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FIRE PROTECTION / ELECTRICAL |
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Combustible materials are stored away
from sprinklers. |
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Safety information on fire extinguisher
use is mounted to the extinguisher. |
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The fire extinguisher was properly
mounted on the wall or in a cabinet. |
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Electrical wires were found in good
condition with no cracks or fraying. |
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The electrical panel box was
unobstructed. |
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Electrical faceplates were present and in
good condition. |
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No "Cheater" 3 to 2 prong adaptors were
in use. |
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Flammable liquids were stored at least
36" from electrical equipment. |
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Extension cords were not in
use. |
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Only UL approved power strips were in
use. |
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Power strips were plugged only into the
wall, not into other power strips. |
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT |
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A safety shower was available within 100
feet and unobstructed. |
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An appropriate eyewash station was
available and unobstructed. |
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A log for flushing the eye wash station
is available. |
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Respirators were not in use or in the
lab. |
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Personal protective equipment was
available and in use. |
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LOCAL VENTILATION |
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The fume hood’s face velocity was
checked within the last 12 months. |
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Minimal storage was found in the fume
hood |
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Local exhaust was available for special
equipment (canopy hood over autoclave, atomic absorption,
etc.) |
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The auxiliary fume hood system’s
filter was changed as required. |
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WASTE ISSUES |
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Separate and appropriate waste containers
for broken glass and sharps are being used. |
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Separate and appropriate waste containers
for unbroken glass are being used. |
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Hazardous waste is kept in an identified
"Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area". |
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Hazardous waste containers were properly
labeled "HAZARDOUS WASTE". |
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Hazardous waste tags were filled out as
waste is being collected. |
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Hazardous waste containers were closed
after use. |
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The waste collected is compatible with
the container. |
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Secondary containment is being used for
the hazardous waste collected. |
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Incompatible wastes were segregated using
separate secondary containment. |
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Hazardous waste containers were filled no
more than 3/4 full |
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CHEMICALS |
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An up to date chemical inventory was
available. |
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The chemical inventory was located in a
non-laboratory location in the event of an
emergency. |
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Material Safety Data Sheets were
available. |
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Containers were labeled with the identity
of the contents and hazard warning. |
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The approved Chemical Abbreviation
listing (CHP Appendix9) was in use and posted in the
lab |
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Chemicals were found stored in proper
containers. |
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Chemicals were stored according to
chemical classifications. |
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Mineral acids were found stored
separately from flammable liquids. |
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Acids were found stored separately from
Bases. |
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Acids and Bases are stored below eye
level |
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Flammable liquids were stored
properly. |
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Flammable liquids are only stored in a
flammable storage cabinet or flammable storage
refrigerator/freezer. |
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Peroxidizable compounds were dated when
received and checked every 6 months |
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Unusable or excess stock was turned in to
Hazardous Waste as waste or reissue. |
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BIOHAZARDS |
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Appropriate signage was in use for BSL 2
work |
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The biological safety cabinet (BSC) was
certified within the last year. |
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Minimal storage is found in the
BSC. |
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Biohazardous waste is kept in
closed/labeled containers |
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Only micro Bunsen burners are found in
the BSC. |
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An approved disinfectant was
available/used. |
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Sharps containers were not filled over
the fill line or to a point that presents a hazard to
personnel. |
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Regulated medical waste is being disposed
of properly. |
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GAS SAFETY |
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A minimal quantity of gas cylinders was
found stored in the lab. |
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Unused cylinders were capped. |
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Lecture cylinders and reagent bottles are
kept less than one year. |
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Gas cylinders were stored away the sole
exit of the laboratory. |
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Small gas cylinders were kept in a
flammable storage cabinet |
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Gas cylinders were found
secured. |
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Flexible gas tubing was found in good
condition, not cracked or burned. |
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LASERS |
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Appropriate signage was in
use. |
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The laser is registered with
Environmental Safety. |
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Required personal protective equipment
was in use. |
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