APPENDIX D- LAB INSPECTION CHECKLIST

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Lab Safety Evaluation

Bldg/Room Date Lab Contact Inspector
Chemical Storage Y

PI Department Phone Inspection Type

N O N/A Comments/Notes

Regular

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Chemicals segregated by hazard class Chemical containers in good condition Chemical containers properly labeled Chemical containers closed Glass chemical containers are not stored on the floor Lab safe refrigerator used for cold flammable storage Flammable storage cabinets used for flammable storage >10 gal Peroxide forming chemicals not expired or peroxide testing evident Acids stored in acid cabinet or secondary containment Gas cylinders properly secured Gas cylinder safety caps in place Toxic and hazardous gas cylinders properly ventilated Fume hood not used as permanent storage/ no clutter in fume hood Fume hood sash at or below 18

Ignition Sources

15 Vacuum pumps and other ignition sources are segregated from flammables/combustibles 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Electrical cords are in good condition Less than 55 gallons of chemical waste in area Chemical waste containers properly labeled Chemical waste containers closed Glass waste disposal box properly used Sharps containers properly used/properly disposed when full ** Excess clutter was not present in the lab Food/drinks were not in the lab Exits and aisles clear of obstruction Emergency equipment clear of obstruction Doors not propped open Chemical spill supplies available Hazardous materials/equipment in hall secured Electrical panels/disconnects clear of obstruction/ panel doors closed Lab personnel know emergency equipment shutdown procedures **
Chemical/Sharps/Glass Waste

Good Practices

Emergency Equipment and Egress

72

Emergency Preparedness

31

Eyewash tested within the past week/documented in the past month

32 Lab personnel have attended required training ** (OH 101, OH 102, OH 201, FF 205) 33 34 Lab personnel know how to get MSDS ** Lab personnel have protective clothing available **

35 Lab personnel wear/use proper protective equipment while in lab (Lab coat, gloves, glasses, etc.)/ short/sandals are not worn in the lab
Other (Describe)

36

Miscellaneous

**Lab personnel must be present to answer questions

*****Entered into database Entry Number ___________________ *****

Lab Facility Evaluation

Emergency Equipment Y N O N/A Comments/Notes

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

Eyewash available Emergency shower available Emergency shower has been tested within the past year Fire extinguisher is available, mounted and clearly marked Fire extinguishers are charged and have safety pins and seals No penetrations in walls, floor, or ceiling/ all ceiling tiles in place Fire separation was adequate (Class A only*) Doors swing in direction of egress (Class A only*) Appropriate number of exits (Class A only*) Refrigerators/cooling equipment properly labeled Lab does not use RAM, lasers, or biological materials ** Signs identifying unusual hazards posted at lab entrance Emergency instructions posted near phones Current chemical inventories posted near door Ventilated storage available for toxic and hazardous gas cylinders

Actually needed? Actually needed?

Identify a place for it. Identify a place for it.

Prioritize: High,Med,Low Prioritize: High,Med,Low

Lab Design

Labeling/Signage/ Lab Usage

Chemical Ventilation Control

52 Fume hood electrical disconnects located within 50 ft, accessible and clearly marked (ONLY if electrical services/controls in fume hood) 53 Fume hood has been tested within the past year * FPS participates in Class A evaluations
Mercury Thermometers

Does the lab use mercury thermometers?

**Reminder: Ask lab contact for a list of their lab staff.**

Notes:

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