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Self Lab Audit Checklist

This document summarizes the results of a laboratory self-audit checklist. It finds that the laboratory is generally compliant with health and safety policies and procedures. Some areas of concern include chemicals not always being properly labeled and stored, fume hoods occasionally being cluttered, and waste disposal procedures not fully followed. The laboratory supervisor signs off on the audit after reviewing results and will address any non-compliant issues.

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Self Lab Audit Checklist

This document summarizes the results of a laboratory self-audit checklist. It finds that the laboratory is generally compliant with health and safety policies and procedures. Some areas of concern include chemicals not always being properly labeled and stored, fume hoods occasionally being cluttered, and waste disposal procedures not fully followed. The laboratory supervisor signs off on the audit after reviewing results and will address any non-compliant issues.

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Laboratory Self-Audit Checklist

Laboratory Room No:

Name of Laboratory Supervisor: Date:


QUESTION Compliant Your comments/ Audit
Y or N concerns
OEHS / ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Are workers made aware of OEHS policies within
University?
Is the Laboratory Safety Manual present/accessible?
OPERATING PROCEDURES
(a) Safe Working
Are safe working procedures followed by laboratory
workers?
Does the group carry out its own regular inspections
and/or audits? How Often?
Does the laboratory have someone actively
responsible for health & safety?
Are accidents and near miss incidents including
relatively minor ones reported (Incident Report
Form /Hazard Management Log) and investigated?
Are heating mantles used to heat flammable liquids?
(b) Out of hours control
Is there an After Hour Experiment Log Book
available?
Are the lab workers using After Hour Experiment
Log Book?
Who is monitoring After Hour Experiment Log
Book?
Are there always two laboratory workers present
after hours?
Is security maintained during the after hours? (Are
external doors left locked?)
(c) Housekeeping
Is there dangerous clutter in lab (floor, fume hood,
sinks and fridge)?
Is there a regular housekeeping program in place?
Are cupboards tidy - no material in hazardous
condition?
Are bins being used for correct purpose?
(d) Emergency procedures
Are the emergency procedure plan in the lab?
Are laboratory workers aware of the emergency
procedures?
Are the Emergency Exits to the lab clearly marked
with easy access?
PROGRAMS
(a) Training
QUESTION Compliant Your comments/ Audit
Y or N concerns
Have lab workers all completed the Departmental
induction training?
Have the lab workers received adequate training for
specific equipment?
Are workers discussing safety requirements with
supervisors before commencing an action?
Is there an ongoing training program in place for lab
workers?
(c) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Do lab workers have easy access to PPEs?
Do lab workers use PPE?
Is PPE in good condition?
Is there special PPE available for particular action
that may require it? (e.g. Cryogens)
Are there signs to indicate the necessary use of PPE
(doors)?
(d) Personal Exposure Monitoring / Health
Surveillance
Is there any action that requires personal exposure
monitoring or health surveillance in the lab?
Is the appropriate monitoring and surveillance
taking place?
(e) Maintenance of Equipment
Is there a schedule of maintenance for equipment?
Are maintenance records available?
(f) Employee Consultation and Discussion
Does the group have regular meetings to discuss lab
procedures?
How often is the supervisor present in the
laboratory?
Is there a continuous improvement program in the
laboratory?
(g) Document Control
Are there any written procedures (SOP) specific to
the lab?
How often are these procedures updated?
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
(b) Labeling
Are all containers correctly labeled - on bench, in
fridge, under/in fume hoods? (Risk phrases or codes
etc.)
Are recognized food containers, paper cups, jam
jars, etc. used as reagent or sample containers?
(c) MSDS
Where do lab workers access MSDS?
Are hardcopy MSDS stored in the lab and easily
accessible?
How often are hardcopy MSDS updated?
Does the lab have an up-to-date inventory of its
QUESTION Compliant Your comments/ Audit
Y or N concerns
chemicals?
(d) Storage & Handling
Are gas cylinders securely chained to wall / bench;
away from heat sources?
Are there any empty gas cylinders in the lab?
Are gas supply valves closed when not in use?
Are solvents stored correctly? (Seek advice if
unsure)
Do solvent cabinets have keys? Are cabinets locked
out of hours?
Are corrosives stored correctly not more than 1
meter above the floor level and preferably in spill
trays?
Are other classes of chemicals stored according to
class (or alphabetically)
Are incompatible chemicals e.g. acetic acid and
nitric acid stored apart?
Are reagent bottles stored very high or low?
Are there spill trays for the storage of liquids?
Are there any Class 1 carcinogens, mutagens or
teratogens stored in the lab (not permitted unless
approved)?
Do the reagent and sample refrigerators have any
food/ drinks stored in them?
Are the refrigerators being used for solvent storage
flame proofed?
Are records of use and disposal of toxic/radio
chemicals kept?
Are safe decanting procedures in place?
Are protective gloves specifically selected for
individual chemicals?
(e) Fume Cupboards
Are fume hoods working in compliance with the
rules?
When were fume hoods last tested?
Are fume hoods cluttered?
Are there NO ignition sources near hazardous
atmospheres?
(f) Plant & Equipment
Are warning labels/operating procedures visible
near equipment?
Are power points overloaded?
Is electrical equipment well insulated & regularly
tested?
Are guards present on mechanical equipment?
(g) Waste Disposal and Recycling
Are any solvents being recycled?
Are enough residue containers present in the lab?
Are they removed regularly?
QUESTION Compliant Your comments/ Audit
Y or N concerns
Are solvent and solid residues labeled?
Is the glass bin easily identified?
Are normal waste bins (non-glass bins) free of
hazardous material?
Are acids and alkalis neutralized and/or before
disposal down the sink?
(h) Emergency Equipment
Is a First aid kit accessible? Where?
Is a Spill kit available?
Is a Fire blanket accessible?
Is a Fire Extinguisher Accessible/in order?
Safety Shower – is it working and accessible?
Eye wash hose - regularly tested, accessible and
working?
DESIGN & LAYOUT
(a) Access & Egress
Are there two exits to the lab
Are exits/entrances readily accessible
Are corridors/walking areas adequate for number of
people using the area?
(b) Bench /Desk space
Are benches in good condition?
Are desks located in the laboratory?
Does any apparatus or material project beyond a
shelf or bench top?
(c) Floor/Lighting and Ventilation
Are the floor coatings in good condition, not
slippery or being dislodged?
Is the lab regularly cleaned?
Is there adequate lighting and cross room
ventilation?

Supervisor to sign and date the document when completed.


Supervisors Name:

Signature: Date:

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