Laboratory Site Visit

Laboratory Site Visit

Date: ______PI: ______

Building: ______Room: ______

Reviewers:______

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Writer: ______

If there are sections that do not apply write NA on line.

Available Research Personnel: ______

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I. Are Researchers Aware of: Circle Y or N

Veterinary support & the IACUC ______Y or N

Guidelines regarding food and drink in the lab & animal facilities ______Y or N

Animal related OHS Issues and training programs ______Y or N

Policy regarding monitoring of anesthetized animals ______Y or N

Familiarity with hazards of research and animal use______Y or N

Knowledge of the content of their approved IACUC protocols ______Y or N

Sterile survival surgical procedures (if applicable)______Y or N

II. Laboratory Overview

Clean, uncluttered and organized area ______Y or N

Availability of approved IACUC protocols and MSDS sheets ______Y or N

Approved animal housing in labs ______Y or N

Certification of hoods where animals are used (annual) ______Y or N

Drugs and/or medical supplies in date ______Y or N

Controlled substance logbook ______Y or N

Lockbox for controlled substance ______Y or N

III. Surgical Area

IACUC Guidelines posted ______Y or N

Volatile gases properly scavenged ______Y or N

Vaporizer present and certified ______Y or N

General cleanliness or surgical area ______Y or N

Availability of proper gloves, mask, sterile instruments ______Y or N

Proper labeling and disposal of carcasses ______Y or N

Availability of sharps containers (<¾ full); biohazard bags ______Y or N

IV. Signage

Radiation safety, biohazard, chemical hazard ______Y or N

Veterinary emergency numbers ______Y or N

Whistle Blower Policy (reporting non-compliance) ______Y or N

Animal related Injury Policy ______Y or N

Additional Concerns or Comments:

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Overall Review (CHECK one)

Acceptable (A) ______

Minor deficiencies (M) ______

Significant violations (S) ______