School Lab Safety Audit

School ____________________________________________ Date _______________________

Inspector __________________________________

 

COMPLIANCE S U Q N/A

WISHA Requirements Chemical Hygiene Plan        
  Accident Prevention Plan        
  Hazard Communication Plan        
           
WDOE Requirements Hazardous Waste Disposal        
           
Staff Training Chemical Hygiene        
  First Aid        
  Emergency Response        
  Blood Borne Pathogens        
  Chemical Spills        

FACILITY S U Q N/A

Lab/Classroom 5 sq. ft. horizontal work surface/student        
  24 students/class /Teacher        
  Aisles wide enough to provide quick exit        
  Surfaces non-porous & chemical resistant        
  Lab organized & clean        
  Aisles clear        
  Work surfaces clear & clean        
           
Signs Signs showing location of safety equipment        
  Signs showing restricted access areas        
  Signs showing egress routes        
  Posted safety rules        
  Appropriate warning signs        

S = Satisfactory

U = Unsatisfactory

Q = Questions Unanswered

N/A = Not Applicable

 

 

MECHANICAL S U Q N/A

Master Control in Room Water        
  Electricity        
  Gas        
           
Ventilation Hood vented directly to outside        
  Hood delivers 60-100 linear ft/minute        
  Purge fan or cross ventilation        
  No chemicals or equipment stored in Hood        
  Continuous ventilation in storeroom        
  Lab ventilation provides 4 air changes per hour        
           
Lighting Room is well lit        
  Emergency light located in storeroom, prep room        
           
Plumbing No leaking faucets        
  Sinks drain, no leaks        
           
Electrical Outlets properly grounded, or GFI        
  No outlets close to faucets        
  Extension cords 18 gauge or heavier        
  No extension cords across, or in, aisles        

 

 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS S Q U N/A

Fire Equipment ABC fire extinguishers in lab and prep room        
  Extinguisher(s) easily visible        
  Presence of dry sand (1-2 gal) for Class D fire        
  Fire blanket, visible        
  Smoke detector        
  Functioning fire alarm        
  Automatic sprinkler system        
           
Evacuation Drills Two exits -- unobstructed & unlocked        
  Signs showing exit routes        
           
Spill Plan Written plan        
  Spill kits        

 

S = Satisfactory

U = Unsatisfactory

Q = Questions Unanswered

N/A = Not Applicable

 

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT S U Q N/A

Safety Shower Accessible within 10 sec-unobstructed access        
  Sufficient water pressure        
  Functional shower head and valve        
         
Eye Wash Accessible within 10 sec -- unobstructed access        
  Treats both eyes at the same time        
  Proper water pressure        
           
Lab Aprons or Coats Available for all students        
           
Gloves Chemical resistant (nitrile, laytex)        
  Thermal (heat resistant, non-asbestos)        
  Disposable -- polyethylene        
           
Splash Goggles Require all students to wear for all lab work        
  Meet ANSI Z.81. 1987 standard        
  Sanitizer cabinet or antiseptic wash        
           
Clothing in Lab No sandals, shorts, or bare feet allowed        

 

PREPARATION AREA S U Q N/A

Prep Room Has large sink and counter space        
  Hot water in prep area        
  Doors open out        
  Prep area organized & clean        
  Adequate ventilation        

S = Satisfactory

U = Unsatisfactory

Q = Questions Unanswered

N/A = Not Applicable

 

COMMUNICATION S Q U N/A

Telephone With outside line, or 911 access        
Intercom to Office          

 

CHEMICAL STORAGE S Q U N/A

Chemicals Inventory up-to date --- annually        
  MSDS available for all chemicals, in lab area        
  Chemicals stored in secure area        
  All containers fully & correctly labeled        
  All reagents stored by compatible families        
  All reagents labeled with date of purchase        
  Acids stored in corrosive cabinet        
  Flammables stored in approved cabinet        
  Poisons in locked cabinet at all times        
  No chemicals stored on floor        
           
Shelves and Cabinets Secured to floor and wall        
  3/4 " lips or doors        
  No unsecured storage on tops of cabinets        
           
Refrigerator Marked: FOOD ONLY or SPECIMENS ONLY        
  NO Flammables        
           
Gas Cylinders Supported and clamped to prevent movement        
  Correct valves and gauges on tank OR capped        
  Placed away from heat and open flames        
           
Equipment Drawers and shelves labeled        
  Storage room organized, clean        

CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL S Q U N/A

Clean Up Corrosive spill kit        
  Solvent spill kit        
  Mercury spill kit        
  Broken glass container        
  Sink, with soap for student clean up        
           
Prep Room Solid lab waste system        
  Liquid lab waste system        

S = Satisfactory

U = Unsatisfactory

Q = Questions Unanswered

N/A = Not Applicable

 

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Inspector's Signature _________________________ DATE ________________

REFERENCES:

WAC 246.366.140

WAC 296-63-4000, PART Q

29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard

29 CFR 1916.1450, pt. Q, Chemical Hygiene Law

National Research Council, Prudent Practices In the Laboratory, National Academy Press. 1995.

Furr, Keith, Ed., Handbook of Laboratory Safety. 4th ED. CRC Press. 1995.

Fleming, et al, Eds. Laboratory Safety. 2nd Ed. ASM Press. 1995.

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