B. Hazard Communication 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 (M)SDSs immediately available and location known to each employee – hard copies 2 Purchased or transferred “stock” containers labeled with name, supplier ID, pictograms, signal word, hazard and control ID, date rev’d 3 “Prepared” solution containers labeled with full name(key if too long), date prepared, preparer’s name or initials, hazard warning if exist 4 Current chemical inventory list accessible 5 Current chemical inventory sent to LSC annually (spring) C. Emergency & Safety Information 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 “CHS Lab Emergency Response Procedures” posted in lab and studied by all lab personnel 2 Emergency contacts outside door updated 3 NFPA fire diamond posted outside door updated 4 D. Fire Safety 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 Flammable chemicals are stored in flammable storage cabinets, fridge or cans (< 5 gal routine use may be stored in open) 2 Storage clearance from ceiling: 18” with sprinklers, 24” without sprinklers 3 Fire extinguisher present near exit door, charged and area kept clear 4 Fire extinguisher inspection date Date:
F. Personal Protective Equipment 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 Lab coats provided by PI for employees worn in laboratory when working with hazards 2 Lab coats worn while working with hazardous chemicals not worn in public area 3 Lab aprons available 4 Gloves worn (appropriate for chemical) when handling hazardous materials; disposed when removed; hands washed 5 Appropriate eye protection available and worn in lab when working with hazards 6 Face shields and goggles available if a splash hazard exists 7 Closed-toe shoes, long pants or equivalent worn in lab at all times 8 Long hair/ties restrained during handling of equipment or chemicals 9 All PPE well maintained and stored properly 10 Respiratory Protection Manual practices used for wearing respirator 11 Nonporous elbow length gloves, goggles, face shield, long pants, lab coat, and close toed shoes used when working with cryogenic materials or liquid nitrogen G. Housekeeping 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 Gloves placed in trash after use 2 Glass bottles not stored on floor outside of secondary containers 3 Minimal glassware, supplies on bench top 4 Surfaces clean and supplies organized; used paper towels, etc placed in trash 5 Minimal glassware in sink 6 Sink, soap and paper towels available for hand washing 7 Floors and counters clean 8 Proper waste disposal of glass (vial, pipettes, etc.) 9 Proper waste disposal of sharps (needles, razors, slides, etc) 10 Lab in good repair (e.g. no missing tiles, walls intact)
H. Chemical Storage and Compatibility 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 Maximum of 60 gallons flammable liquids per lab 2 Refrigerator/freezer approved for storage of any flammables 3 Corrosives stored in approved cabinet or bin in separate cabinet 4 Strong acids (nitric acid) stored in secondary containers 5 Strong bases (potassium hydroxide) stored in secondary containers 6 Acids and bases stored segregated 7 Chemicals stored safely in cabinets or on shelves (e.g. not crowded) 8 Chemicals not stored on high cabinet shelves 9 Incompatible chemicals and materials stored segregated 10 Chemical storage areas clearly labeled 11 Acutely (Highly) toxic chemicals stored in areas labeled as such 12 Reproductive hazards stored in areas labeled as such 13 Carcinogenic chemicals stored in areas labeled as such 14 Ethers and other peroxide formers dated when opened and when tested 15 Peroxide formers tested and disposed on required basis 16 Water reactive chemicals stored separately and in designated areas 17 Pyrophoric chemicals stored separately and in designated areas I. Biosafety Cabinets 1 0 C N/A Inspected Comments/Action Plan 1 Clear of non-necessary items 2 Certified within one year 3 Disinfected during and after use 4 Placed in location where air flow is not interrupted