UCR EH&S
Laboratory Audit Questions, 6/10/2008
Laboratory Audit DatePI - Department:
Location:
Section: Chemical use Laboratory
Subsection: General Housekeeping
- Is the laboratory clean, equipment maintained, and well organized to reduce unsafe conditions?(max=300)
r Hallways are NOT clear (0.2)
r Aisles in the lab are NOT clear (0.2)
r Shelves are NOT relatively clean and well organized (0.1)
r Storage cabinets are NOT clean and well organized (0.2)
r Bench tops are NOT clear, organized. and Maintained. (0.1)
r Food and Drink ARE consumed in the laboratory. (0.2)
r Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: General Laboratory Signs
- Are laboratory safety signs, Procedures, and hazard signs posted?(max=200)
r Eyewash/Safety Showers are NOT readily accessible and NO signs directing to usuable facilities. (0.2)
r NO disaster and emergency responses lists. (0.2)
r NO OSHA Employee Rights posters. (0.1)
r No "Danger High Voltage" signs (0.2)
r NO "LASERS in Use" signs (0.1)
r Placards are NOT up to date (0.2)
r Yes - all good (0)
3) When Cal/OSHA regulated carcinogens are stored and or used, is the designated use area posted with notice of use signs. (max=50)
NO Cal/OSHA Carcinogen warning signs (1)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Chemicals, hazards, and storage.
4) Are all acids and caustics stored below eye level wherever practical?(max=50)
Acids and/or Caustics are NOT stored properly. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
5) Are all chemicals segregated by hazard class?(max=100)
Chemical are NOT properly segregated. (0.5)
Fume hood storage is NOT minimized (0.5)
Yes - all good (0)
6) Do all flammable storage locations have "Flammables Keep Fire Away" signs posted?(max=50)
NO "Flammables Keep Fire Away" signs posted. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
7) Do all hazardous material storage locations have the appropriate hazard warnings signs posted?(max=50)
Hazardous materials storage areas are NOT properly labeled. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
8) Is the laboratory seismically safe?(max=200)
Cabinets are NOT restrained (0.33)
Shelves do NO have seismic lips. (0.33)
Flexible hose connections are NOT used. (0.33)
Yes - all good (0)
9) Do chemical storage and use areas have appropriate labels?(max=50)
Full chemical name or abbreviation is NOT posted on all containers (1)
Yes - all good (0)
10) Is the use of secondary containment for inventory common?(max=50)
Secondary containment is NOT used. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
11) Are all hazardous materials (pesticides, controlled substances, gas cylinders, flammable materials, and time sensitive materials) are properly stored and maintained?(max=200)
Pesticides are NOT properly stored (0.15)
Controlled substances are NOT properly stored. (0.15)
Compressed gas cylinders are NOT stored properly. (0.1)
Flammable materials are NOT stored properly. (0.1)
Flammable liquids ARE bottom dispensed. (0.1)
Gas cylinders are NOT segregated by hazard. (0.1)
Time sensitive materials are NOT marked. (0.2)
Chemical storage cabinets are NOT vented. (0.1)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Hazardous Waste
12) Are chemical wastes properly labeled with UCR labels, full chemical name, accumulation start dates, and type of hazard?(max=200)
Chemical wastes are NOT properly labeled with UCR labels. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
13) Hazardous wastes are properly stored and segregated?(max=100)
Chemical hazardous wastes are NOT located in designated areas and are NOT managed. (0.2)
Liquid wastes are NOT in secondary containers. (0.2)
Hazardous waste containers are NOT kept closed. (0.2)
Chemical wastes are NOT segregated by hazard class. (0.2)
All hazardous materials are NOT kept in postive closures. (0.2)
Yes - all good (0)
14) Are hazardous waste accumulation and sharps disposed of properly and in a timely manner?(max=50)
Waste HAS accumulated for more than 6 months. (0.5)
Sharps are NOT placed in rigid containers. (0.5)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Engineered Controls
15) Is the room ventilation good and both bio-safety cabinets and fume hoods are certified?(max=50)
Fume hood vents ARE obstructed. (0.5)
Fume hoods are NOT certified and/or do NOT have an air flow meter.
Bio-safety cabinets are NOT certified. (0.5)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Personal Protective Equipment
16) Is the proper personal protective equipment worn, stored, and available?(max=100)
Safety eye wear is NOT available. (0.2)
Task appropriate gloves are NOT available. (0.1)
Lab coats and/or aprons are NOT availalbe or worn properly. (0.2)
Open-toed shoes ARE worn in the lab. (0.2)
When working with radio isotopes dosimeters are NOT worn. (0.1)
Yes - all good (0)
17) Personal Protective Equipment is being used appropriately?(max=200)
Safety eyewear was not used. (0.33)
Lab coats or arpons were not worn. (0.33)
Task appropriate gloves were not worn. (0.33)
Subsection: Emergency equipment, supplies, and safety documentation.
18) Are the emergency equipment and supplies properly inspected and available?(max=100)
Safety showers/eyewash stations are NOT accessible. (0.2)
Safety showers/eyewash stations are NOT tested monthly. (0)
Circuit breaker panel does NOT have a 30" clearance. (0.2)
Fire extinguishers are NOT available and/or have NOT been inspected monthly. (0.3)
Spill kits are NOT present and available. (0.3)
Yes - all good (0)
19) First aid kits?(max=50)
There are NO first Aid kits or poorly equipped FA kits. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
20) There is telephone access in case of emergencies?(max=50)
NO telephone access. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
21) Does the laboratory have the proper documentation?(max=50)
NO CHP. (1)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Electrical
22) Electrical equipment, extension cords, and power strips are in good operating conditon?(max=100)
Electrical equipment is NOT grounded or double insulated (0.33)
Extension cords are NOT temporary (0.33)
There ARE trip hazards and/or frayed cords (0.33)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Biohazardous waste.
23) Are biohazardous wastes being stored, labeled, and disposed of properly?(max=100)
Biological waste is NOT separate from other wastes with a proper label. (0.33)
Biohazardous waste is NOT being stored in RED bags/containers. (0.33)
Biohazardous waste is NOT properly labeled and disposed of. (0.33)
Yes - all good (0)
Subsection: Radiation
24) All radioactive protocols are being followed? (Radioactive waste and warning signs)(max=100)
Radiation signs and labels are NOT posted where appropriate. (0.5)
Radioactive wastes are NOT managed with appropriate signs including the contaminating isotope. (0.5)
Yes - all good (0)
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