Laboratory Audit Checklist (Ref. 29 CFR §1910.1450)

1. Safety Equipment

Operational

Accessible

Last Checked

Fume Hoods

Eye Washes

Safety Showers

Fire Extinguishers

2. General

Yes

No

NA

A. Lab Coats Available?

B. Safety Glasses/Goggles Available?

C. Chemical Protective Gloves Available?

D. Food & Beverages Absent from Laboratory Operations?

E. Chemical Refrigerators Free of Food?

F. Bench Tops Clean & Unobstructed?

G. Laboratory Doors Closed?

H. Floors, Aisles & Exits Unobstructed?

I. Hallways Uncluttered?

3. Chemical Storage

Yes

No

NA

A. All Containers Appropriately Labeled?

B. No Flammables in Unapproved Refrigerators?

C. Liquid Chemicals Equipped with Secondary Containment?

D. Flammable Liquids within Allowable Levels?

E. Chemicals Stored Appropriately (Compatibles)?

F. Gas Cylinders Secured and Stored Appropriately?

G. Empty & Full Cylinders Separated?

4. Waste Management

Yes

No

NA

A. Sharps Disposed of in Appropriate Container?

B. Chemical Wastes Containers Closed?

C. Chemical Wastes Appropriately Labeled?

D. Incompatible Wastes Segregated?

E. Waste Manifests Maintained?

5. Paper Work

Yes

No

NA

A. Training Records Available, Current & Complete?

B. MSDS Available?

C. Chemical Inventory Up to Date?

D. Chemical Hygiene Plan Available?

E. Written Laboratory SOPs Available?

F. Right-To-Know Law Poster Located in Central Employee Area?

G. Formaldehyde Air Sample Analytical Results Maintained?

A CHECK MARK IN ANY "NO" COLUMN ABOVE INDICATES A NON-COMPLIANCE AND REQUIRES DOCUMENTED CORRECTIVE ACTION

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