UNC CHAPEL HILL SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: _______________________________________ DEPARTMENT: ____________

LOCATION: BLDG: ________________________________ ROOM #(s): ___________________

During the inspection of the designated area, circle the correct answer at the end of each question. If the question does not apply, circle (NA).

BASIC LIFE SAFETY Finding (circle one)
1.      Are corridors and exits free from obstruction? Yes No NA
2. Are exit signs illuminated and visible? Yes No NA
3. Are emergency instructions and telephone numbers posted next to telephone? Yes No NA
GENERAL
4. Is eye protection equipment available? Yes No NA
5. Are gloves available for work with chemicals? Yes No NA
6. Are laboratory coats worn when handling chemicals? Yes No NA
7. Are closed shoes (no open or canvas shoes) worn? Yes No NA
8. Are glass and sharps disposed of properly? Yes No NA
9. Is eating, drinking, etc. in lab prohibited? Yes No NA
10. Are safety precautions taken for physical hazards, such as high voltage equipment and lasers? Yes No NA
LABORATORY FACILITIES
11. Are laboratory hoods free of storage and obstructions? Yes No NA
12. Do hoods have a 100 fpm minimum face velocity? (see sticker on sliding sash) Yes No NA
13. Is eye wash/safety shower within 75 ft of hazards? Yes No NA
14. Are "EYE WASH" and "SAFETY SHOWER" signs posted? Yes No NA
15. Are electrical cords free from damage or frays? Yes No NA
16. Is the total amperage for electrical equipment at each outlet within 20 amps? Yes No NA
17. Is a handwash facility available? Yes No NA
18. Are safety refrigerators used for flammables? Yes No NA
19. Are fire extinguishers inspected annually? Yes No NA
20. Are compressed gas cylinders supported? Yes No NA
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
22. Are storage of flammables within limits (less than 10 gal. outside a flammable storage cabinet)? Yes No NA
23. Are containers of hazardous waste labeled properly? Yes No NA
24. Are chemical wastes stored in secondary containers? Yes No NA
25. Has the Laboratory Safety Plan been updated within the past 12 months?      
 
  • Update of laboratory personnel
Yes No NA
 
  • Designation of person responsible in absence of PI
Yes No NA
 
  • Update of hazardous materials or other changes
Yes No NA
26. Are MSDSs available? Yes No NA
27. Have all employees received required training? Yes No NA

COMMENTS:_______________________________________________________________________

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INSPECTOR:_______________________________________________ DATE:_________________