General Safety Audit Checklist

							                                         General Safety Audit Checklist


Conducted By:           _______________________________ Date of Audit: _________________
                        _______________________________

Location :              _______________________________


I. Hazard Communication – 29 CFR 1910.1200
                                                                                 Comments
   Primary & secondary chemical containers are labeled with identity,
    appropriate hazard warnings, and expiration dates.
   Signs on storage areas (e.g. Refrigerators) and laboratories are
    consistent with hazards within.
   MSDS binders are available for chemicals used and stored in area.
   Employees know the location of the MSDS binders for their work area.
   Chemical Inventory



II. Chemical Hygiene Plan (Work Practices) – 29 CFR 1910.1450
                                                                                     Comments
   Chemical Hygiene Officer
   Food and beverages are not stored in the laboratory areas, refrigerators or in
    glassware that are also used for laboratory operations.
   Pipetting is performed by mechanical means.
   Required PPE is being worn.
   Used needles are stored in appropriate sharps containers.
   No recapping of needles is performed.
   Inspection/Certification of hood face velocity.
   Hoods are not being used for storage.
   Laboratory and storage areas uncluttered and orderly (including benchtop).
   Aisles & exits are free from obstruction.
   Incompatible materials are segregated.
   Unnecessary, unused, or outdated materials are removed from laboratories
    and chemical storage areas.
   Safety showers and eye wash stations are located within 10 seconds, per
    ANSI Z358.1.
   Safety showers and eye wash stations are inspected weekly. ANSI Z358.1.
III. Personal Protective Equipment – 29 CFR 1910.132 – 139
                                                                                         Comments
   Hazard assessment conducted and certified.
   Hand protection is available and matched to hazards involved.
   Eye protection is available and in use in all laboratories.
   Lab coats, tyvek garments etc. are available and in use.
   Respirators are provided when necessary, and selected on the basis of
    hazard present.
   Respirators are used correctly, cleaned after every use, and stored in a
    convenient, clean and sanitary area.
   Medical surveillance for employees wearing respirators.
   Training and fit testing for employees wearing respirators.
   Hearing Conservation program if required by 29 CFR 1910.95.
   Hearing protection available if required.
   Audiograms and training provided if required.



IV. Flammable Liquids Storage & Handling – 29 CFR 1910.106
                                                                                         Comments
   Flammable liquids are stored and used away from ignition sources.
   Bulk quantities of flammable liquids are stored in approved storage cabinets.
   Flammable liquid storage cabinets are properly labeled.
   Flammable liquid storage cabinets close properly.
   Safety cans used to handle small quantities of flammable liquids are properly
    labeled.
   Nothing is stored on top of flammable cabinets.



V. Compressed Gas Cylinders – 29 CFR 1910.101
                                                                                         Comments
   Gas cylinders are properly chained/secured.
   Cylinder caps are in place when cylinders are not in use or being moved.
   Fuel gas cylinders are at least 20 feet away from oxygen cylinders.
   Gas cylinders are properly marked as to their contents.
   Full and empty cylinders are stored separately.
   Empty gas cylinders are labeled “EMPTY”.
   Gas lines, piping, manifold, etc. are labeled with the identity of their contents.
   Hoses, tubing, and regulators are in good working condition.
VI. Exit Routes & Fire Protection – Subpart E
                                                                                     Comments
   Exits are clearly marked.
   Exits are free from obstruction.
   All fire doors are kept closed.
   Fire alarms are provided.
   Emergency evacuation routes are clearly posted.
   Emergency exit lights are working and clear of obstruction.
   Fire extinguishers are available and an appropriate type for the hazard in the
    work area.
   Fire extinguishers are checked monthly.
   Fire detection devices, smoke alarms, and sprinkler systems are in good
    working condition. Annual or biannual inspection records are available.



VII. Medical/First Aid – 29 CFR 1910.151
                                                                                     Comments
   First-aid supplies are readily available and clearly visible.
   Biological spill kits are available and appropriate for the hazard.
   Written Exposure Control Plan is available if required by 29 CFR 1910.1030.
   Training and Hepatitis B Vaccine if required by 29 CFR 1910.1030



VIII. General Environmental Controls – 29 CFR 1910 Sub J
                                                                               Comments
   Confined Space Entry procedure as required by 29 CFR 1910.146.
   Lockout/Tagout Program as required by 29 CFR 1910.147.
   Specific equipment lockout/tagout procedures have been developed.
   Fire extinguishers are available.
   Hot Work Permit program developed for welding, cutting, or brazing per
    29 CFR 1910.252.



IX. Other Labeling & Posting
                                                                               Comments
   Warning signs and labels are present whenever required (e.g.
    carcinogen, mutagen) where chemicals are stored.
   Biohazard symbols are posted on access doors to biohazard
    laboratories and animal rooms and on potentially contaminated
    equipment.
   “No Smoking” signs are posted in prohibited areas.
   “Caution- Radioactive Material” signs are posted on doors of all
    authorized laboratories, and on refrigerators/freezers where materials
    are stored.
X. Hazardous Waste Management
                                                                              Comments
   Hazardous waste storage areas inspected weekly.
   Waste streams are separated as necessary.
   Containers of hazardous waste are labeled properly with the date and
    name of person discarding waste.
   Biological waste is appropriately marked with a biohazard symbol.
   Syringes and other sharp waste are disposed of into a sharps container
    and placed directly into biohazard waste container.
   Radioactive waste is properly marked with radiation symbol.



XI. Miscellaneous Requirements
                                                                              Comments
   Abrasive Wheels – 29 CFR 1910.215 – Guards on side,
    eyeshields/visors in place, and work rests within 1/8”.
   Electrical – 29 CFR 1910.302-308, .331-.335 – Clearance in front of
    electrical panels, no openings in electrical panels. No “permanent” use
    of extension cords. Proper cords.
   Emergency Response – 29 CFR 1910.120 – Employees responding to
    spills are properly trained.
   Forklifts (and other PIT’s) – 29 CFR 1910.178 – Daily inspection logs.
    No smoking signs at charging station.
   Hand/Power Tools – 29 CFR 1910.241-.244 – General condition of
    tools and cords. Compressed air regulated to below 30 psi when used
    for cleaning.
   Recordkeeping 29 CFR 1904 – OSHA 300 Log, Form 300 A Summary,
    OSHA 301 forms.
   Slings -29 CFR 1910.184 – Weight limits posted, slings in good
    condition, inspected periodically.
   Spray Finishing – 29 CFR 1910.107 – Filter changeout schedule.
    Equipment rated for hazardous locations.