Laboratory Safety Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Laboratory SafetyLaboratory Inspection Checklist501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90095Phone: 310-825-5689 Fax: 310-825-7076 www.ehs.ucla.eduDateLab InformationDepartmentPrincipal investigator (PI)PI telephone numberPI email addressBuildingLab room numbersLab Safety contact personLab Safety contact telephone numberLab Safety contact email addressLab phone numberRadiationBiosafety 2 or greaterLasersAnimalsChemical Types PresentParticularly Hazardous Substances(select carcinogens, acute toxins,reproductive toxins)Regulated carcinogensExplosivesPyrophoricsPeroxide FormersWater ReactivesCorrosivesFlammablesExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-1-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Personnel InformationFirst NameLast NameUIDExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-2-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Inspection InformationInspectorInspector email addressAccompanied byDocumentation & Training10CN/AInspectedCommentsLab Safety Manual accessible to alllaboratory personnelHazard Assessment Tool updated andlocated inside Lab Safety ManualInitial EH&S Safety trainingdocumentedLab Specific Safety trainingdocumented and sufficient to cover laboperationsInitial and annual training for respiratorusersDocumented Hazardous WasteHandling TrainingDocumented Fire Safety TrainingLaboratory accidents documentedHazard Communication10CN/AInspectedCommentsMSDS accessible (i.e., hard copy oron-line)MSDS location known to eachemployeeSOP available (experiment/equipment/hazardous activity)Containers labeled with contents (fullname, hazard warning, and date; noconflicting labels)Current chemical inventory accessibleChemical storage cabinets labeled(i.e., corrosives, flammables, etc )Explanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-3-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Emergency & Safety Information10CN/AInspectedCommentsEmergency assistance informationposted in labNFPA fire diamond postedNFPA fire diamond updated withcurrent occupants & emergencycontactsFire Safety10CN/AInspectedCommentsStorage clearance from ceiling: 18”with sprinklers, 24” without sprinklersFire extinguisherpresent/charged/accessible/tagupdated; signage clearly visibleGeneral s are not blocked(24” minimum width)Laboratory doors kept closedApproved safety shower & eyewashstation accessible within 10 seconds(travel distance no greater than 100feet)Emergency shower / Eyewash Stationinspected monthlyClearance area around safety showerat least 16” in each direction. Signageclearly visible.First-aid kit present, stocked andwithout expired productsChemical spill material or kit available,spill procedures known to staffGas cylinders secured upright withdouble chains to a stable structure(i.e., wall or with clam shell/framecasing.)Gas cylinder valve protection cap inplace when not in useRefrigerators/freezers labeled withfood and drink specificationsSink available for hand washingExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-4-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

General Safety10CN/AInspectedCommentsEngineering controls functionalPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)10CN/AInspectedCommentsClosed-toe shoes and long pants wornby laboratory personnel as required bycampus PPE policyLab coats worn as required by campusPPE policyGloves worn as required by campusPPE policyEye protection worn as required bycampus PPE policy (Goggles must beworn for procedures involving chemicalsplashes)Adequate supply of specialty PPEavailable (i.e. UV/IR glasses, faceshields, lab aprons, cryogenic gloves)PPE contaminated with hazardousmaterials disposed of as Haz WasteHousekeeping10CN/AInspectedCommentsNo food or drink in lab areasSecondary containment provided forfloor storage of glass bottles thatcontain chemicals.Minimal glassware on bench topMinimal glassware in sinkMinimal glassware in fume hoodProper waste disposal of sharps(broken glass, pipettes, needles,razors, etc)Sharps containers less than ¾ fullExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-5-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Chemical Storage and Compatibility10CN/AInspectedCommentsLess than 10 gallons of flammableslocated outside flammable storagecabinetMaximum of 60 gallons flammableliquids per flammable storage cabinet,maximum of 3 flammable storagecabinets per lab/fire area.Flammable storage refrigerator/freezerapproved and labeledMinimal acids stored outside corrosivecabinetStrong acids and strong bases storedin secondary containersIncompatible materials properlysegregatedChemicals stored safely (e.g. seismicrestraints, etc.)Combustible materials not stored withflammable chemicalsChemical storage cabinets clearlylabeled (i.e. flammables, corrosives,etc.)Chemical containers in good conditionCorrosive chemicals stored below eyelevelEthers and other peroxide formersdatedWater reactive chemicals segregated,contained, and labeledCarcinogens segregated and stored indesignated areas.Pyrophoric chemicals segregated,contained, and labeledFume Hoods10CN/AInspectedCommentsCertified within one yearProper sash height indicatedSash at or below marked approvallevelSash stoppers functional wherepresentHood illumination functionalExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-6-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Fume Hoods10CN/AInspectedCommentsAudible/visual alarm functionalMinimal clutter in hood (equipment,chemicals)Functional fume hood not used forstorageBiosafety Cabinets10CN/AInspectedCommentsCertified within one yearChemical Waste Disposal and Transport10CN/AInspectedCommentsSafety cans available and labeled fordisposal of solventsContainers available and labeled fordisposal of hazardous wasteWaste manifests or tags attached towaste cans, containersChemical waste containers in goodcondition and kept closed (i.e. nofunnels in place)Sturdy cart available for transport ofhazardous waste as neededHazardous waste in secondarycontainmentDesignated hazardous waste storageareasChemical waste disposed when full orwithin 90 days, whichever is soonerDry hazardous waste double-baggedin transparent bagsHazardous chemicals/materials notfound in regular trash.Seismic Safety10CN/AInspectedCommentsShelving and file cabinets 5’ or overanchored/boltedExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-7-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Seismic Safety10CN/AInspectedCommentsStorage shelves have seismicrestraints (e.g. lips, bars, bungeecords)High overhead storage is securedHeavy items stored on lower shelvesMechanical and Electrical Safety10CN/AInspectedCommentsMoveable parts guarded on equipmentas appropriateElectric panel accessibleNothing posted on electric panelPlugs, cords, outlets in good conditionNo overloaded outlets, no daisychained power stripsExtension cords only present forimmediate use and do not pose triphazards (i.e., taped down, covered)Power strips secured off the floor andaway from liquidsNo power cords found under doors,carpets, or through ceilingsExplanation of Ratings1: Compliant 0: Non compliant/not acceptable N/A: Not applicable *Denotes Administrative DeficiencyC: Critical violation that must be corrected within 48 hours or less, depending on severity of violationRevised 1/2010-8-Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Revised 1/2010 -1-Laboratory Inspection Checklist Laboratory Safety Laboratory Inspection Checklist 501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90095 Phone: 310-825-5689 Fax: 310-82