No.
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Question
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P/O/NA
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Corrective Actions
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Responsible Person
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Target
Completion Date
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1
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Induction and Training
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1.1
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Is there a register of inductions for this area?
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1.2
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Is there a log book for training on specific equipment?
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2
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Placarding
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2.1
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Is there placarding on the entrance to the lab showing safety symbols, PPCE requirements, storage precautions and hazards?
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3
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Emergency Procedures
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3.1
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Are there emergency procedures placarded in the lab?
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3.2
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Are Emergency Exits to the lab clearly marked?
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4
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Safe Working
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4.1
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Does the lab maintain written procedures:
a) SWPs
b) RAs
c) SOPs
d) Lab Safety Manual?
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4.2
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Are all hazards and incidents reported (through the online UOW hazard/incident reporting system) and investigated?
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4.3
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Is there an out of hours system/log book in use (security informed, doors locked)?
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4.4
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Do people comply with the working alone policy?
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4.5
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Is housekeeping appropriate (no dangerous clutter on floor, walkways, cupboards, fume hood, sinks, fridge)?
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5
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Ergonomics
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5.1
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Are all frequently used items within easy reach?
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5.2
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Is the work area set-up to prevent undue twisting of the neck and trunk?
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5.3
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Is there a chair of appropriate height provided at the work bench where sitting/standing work is performed?
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5.4
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Can the lab worker get close to the workstation when seated?
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5.5
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Is the seat and backrest height of the chair adjustable?
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6
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Manual Handling (MH)
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6.1
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Is there adequate space for all movements involved in the MH task:
a) bench space for equipment
b) leg space under bench?
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6.2
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Are heavy/awkward objects stored between knee and shoulder height?
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6.3
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Are correct MH techniques/equipment used for lifting heavy/awkward or unstable items?
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7
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Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment (PPCE)
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7.1
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Is PPCE being worn by lab workers?
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7.2
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Are lab personnel trained to use PPCE correctly?
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7.3
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Is PPCE maintained and in good condition?
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7.4
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Are the correct gloves being used for each task?
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8
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Plant & Equipment
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8.1
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Is there a log book for use?
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8.2
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Are there warning labels/safe operating procedures near equipment?
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8.3
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Are electrical items tested and tagged
and in date?
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8.4
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Are safety guards used on mechanical equipment where required?
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8.5
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Is the maintenance schedule for med-high risk equipment adhered to?
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8.6
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Are maintenance records available?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & DANGEROUS GOODS
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9
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MSDS & Labels
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9.1
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Are MSDS easily accessible?
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9.2
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Are paper copies of MSDS less than 5 years old?
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9.3
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Is the OHS unit contacted when an MSDS is not available on Chem Alert?
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9.4
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Does the lab have an up-to-date inventory of its chemicals (via Chem Alert)?
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9.5
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Are all containers labelled correctly?
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10
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Storage & Handling
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10.1
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Are correct containers being used to store substances?
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10.2
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Are hazardous substances stored according to Dangerous Goods class?
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10.3
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Are flammables and corrosives stored in approved cabinets?
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10.4
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Are chemicals stored together according to compatibility? (check with incompatibility report on Chem Alert)
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10.5
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Is there bunding or spill trays for the storage of liquids?
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10.6
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Are refrigerators suitably labeled (no food, no drink)?
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10.7
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Are the refrigerators which are being used for storing flammable materials, flame proofed?
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10.8
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Are safe decanting procedures in place?
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10.9
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Are winchesters and residue containers transported using carriers?
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11
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Fume Cupboards
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11.1
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Are fume cupboards tested annually?
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11.2
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Are they kept clear when no experiments are being conducted?
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11.3
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Are ‘experiments in progress’ labeled and procedures outlined for emergency preparedness?
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12
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Waste Disposal
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12.1
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Are appropriate segregated waste disposal containers being used (plastic, no more than 5L)?
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12.2
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Is a glass bin being used?
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12.3
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Is a sharps bin being used?
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12.4
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Are people aware of hazardous waste disposal procedures: a) location of waste store b) dates of collection c) waste log procedure?
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13
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Emergency Equipment
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13.1
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Is the First Aid Kit accessible and serviced regularly (check certificate date)?
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13.2
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Are the designated First Aid personnel identified?
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13.3
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Are appropriate Spill kits available for the lab?
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13.4
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Is a Fire blanket accessible?
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13.5
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Is the Fire Extinguisher accessible with instructions in tact?
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13.6
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Is the Safety Shower accessible and tested regularly?
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13.7
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Is the Eye wash hose accessible and tested regularly?
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14
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Floor/Lighting & Ventilation
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14.1
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Is the floor kept clean, dry and free from slip & trip hazards?
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14.2
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Is the lab cleaned regularly?
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14.3
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Is there adequate lighting and cross room ventilation?
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