BASIC LIFE SAFETY

Finding (circle one)

1.

Is the Fire Emergency Plan posted?

Yes

No

NA

2.

Are corridors and exits free from obstructions?

Yes

No

NA

3.

Are exit signs illuminated and visible?

Yes

No

NA

4.

Are emergency instructions and telephone numbers at telephone?

Yes

No

NA

GENERAL

5.

Is eye protection equipment available?

Yes

No

NA

6.

Are gloves available for work with chemicals?

Yes

No

NA

7.

Are laboratory coats worn when handling chemicals?

Yes

No

NA

8.

Are closed shoes (no open or canvas shoes) worn?

Yes

No

NA

9.

Are glass and sharps disposed of properly?

Yes

No

NA

10.

Is eating, drinking, etc. in lab prohibited?

Yes

No

NA

11.

Are safety precautions taken for physical hazards, such as high voltage equipment and lasers?

Yes

No

NA

LABORATORY FACILITIES

12.

Are laboratory hoods free of storage and obstructions?

Yes

No

NA

13.

Do hoods have a 100 fpm minimum face velocity?

Yes

No

NA

14.

Is eye wash/safety shower within 75 ft of hazards?

Yes

No

NA

15.

Are "EYE WASH" and "SAFETY SHOWER" signs posted?

Yes

No

NA

16.

Are wires and plugs not frayed or otherwise damaged?

Yes

No

NA

17.

Are electrical outlets not overloaded?

Yes

No

NA

18.

Is a handwash facility available?

Yes

No

NA

19.

Are safety refrigerators used for flammables?

Yes

No

NA

20.

Are fire extinguishers inspected annually?

Yes

No

NA

21.

Are compresses gas cyllinders supported?

Yes

No

NA

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

22.

Are storage of flammables within limits (<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 "Hazard Identification" section of the Laboratory Safety Plan been updated within the past 12 months?

Yes

No

NA

26.

Are MSDSs available

Yes

No

NA

27.

Have all employees received required training?

Yes

No

NA

28.

Is there a written Laboratory Safety Plan?

 Yes

No

NA