Inspection Team:

Laboratory Room No.:

Laboratory Supervisor:

Inspection Date:

No.

Question

P/O/NA

Corrective Actions

Responsible Person

Target

Completion Date

1

Induction and Training

1.1

Is there a register of inductions for this area?

1.2

Is there a log book for training on specific equipment?

2

Placarding

2.1

Is there placarding on the entrance to the lab showing safety symbols, PPCE requirements, storage precautions and hazards?

3

Emergency Procedures

3.1

Are there emergency procedures placarded in the lab?

3.2

Are Emergency Exits to the lab clearly marked?

4

Safe Working

4.1

Does the lab maintain written procedures:

a) SWPs

b) RAs

c) SOPs

d) Lab Safety Manual?

4.2

Are all hazards and incidents reported (through the online UOW hazard/incident reporting system) and investigated?

4.3

Is there an out of hours system/log book in use (security informed, doors locked)?

4.4

Do people comply with the working alone policy?

4.5

Is housekeeping appropriate (no dangerous clutter on floor, walkways, cupboards, fume hood, sinks, fridge)?

5

Ergonomics

5.1

Are all frequently used items within easy reach?

5.2

Is the work area set-up to prevent undue twisting of the neck and trunk?

5.3

Is there a chair of appropriate height provided at the work bench where sitting/standing work is performed?

5.4

Can the lab worker get close to the workstation when seated?

5.5

Is the seat and backrest height of the chair adjustable?

6

Manual Handling (MH)

6.1

Is there adequate space for all movements involved in the MH task:

a) bench space for equipment

b) leg space under bench?

6.2

Are heavy/awkward objects stored between knee and shoulder height?

6.3

Are correct MH techniques/equipment used for lifting heavy/awkward or unstable items?

7

Personal Protective Clothing & Equipment (PPCE)

7.1

Is PPCE being worn by lab workers?

7.2

Are lab personnel trained to use PPCE correctly?

7.3

Is PPCE maintained and in good condition?

7.4

Are the correct gloves being used for each task?

8

Plant & Equipment

8.1

Is there a log book for use?

8.2

Are there warning labels/safe operating procedures near equipment?

8.3

Are electrical items tested and tagged

and in date?

8.4

Are safety guards used on mechanical equipment where required?

8.5

Is the maintenance schedule for med-high risk equipment adhered to?

8.6

Are maintenance records available?

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & DANGEROUS GOODS

9

MSDS & Labels

9.1

Are MSDS easily accessible?

9.2

Are paper copies of MSDS less than 5 years old?

9.3

Is the OHS unit contacted when an MSDS is not available on Chem Alert?

9.4

Does the lab have an up-to-date inventory of its chemicals (via Chem Alert)?

9.5

Are all containers labelled correctly?

10

Storage & Handling

10.1

Are correct containers being used to store substances?

10.2

Are hazardous substances stored according to Dangerous Goods class?

10.3

Are flammables and corrosives stored in approved cabinets?

10.4

Are chemicals stored together according to compatibility? (check with incompatibility report on Chem Alert)

10.5

Is there bunding or spill trays for the storage of liquids?

10.6

Are refrigerators suitably labeled (no food, no drink)?

10.7

Are the refrigerators which are being used for storing flammable materials, flame proofed?

10.8

Are safe decanting procedures in place?

10.9

Are winchesters and residue containers transported using carriers?

11

Fume Cupboards

11.1

Are fume cupboards tested annually?

11.2

Are they kept clear when no experiments are being conducted?

11.3

Are ‘experiments in progress’ labeled and procedures outlined for emergency preparedness?

12

Waste Disposal

12.1

Are appropriate segregated waste disposal containers being used (plastic, no more than 5L)?

12.2

Is a glass bin being used?

12.3

Is a sharps bin being used?

12.4

Are people aware of hazardous waste disposal procedures: a) location of waste store b) dates of collection c) waste log procedure?

13

Emergency Equipment

13.1

Is the First Aid Kit accessible and serviced regularly (check certificate date)?

13.2

Are the designated First Aid personnel identified?

13.3

Are appropriate Spill kits available for the lab?

13.4

Is a Fire blanket accessible?

13.5

Is the Fire Extinguisher accessible with instructions in tact?

13.6

Is the Safety Shower accessible and tested regularly?

13.7

Is the Eye wash hose accessible and tested regularly?

14

Floor/Lighting & Ventilation

14.1

Is the floor kept clean, dry and free from slip & trip hazards?

14.2

Is the lab cleaned regularly?

14.3

Is there adequate lighting and cross room ventilation?

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