University of Toronto Scarborough Laboratory Inspection Checklist Building & Room: ____ Supervisor: __________ Department: Inspected by: Date: _______ ____ Item Yes (√) No (x) N/A Comments 1. Emergency Preparedness and Information Material a) Emergency phone numbers and procedures posted and easily accessible (e.g. fire, chemical spills, injuries) b) Staff trained in emergency procedures and familiar with accident reporting procedures c) Eyewash station available and accessible a) Good housekeeping practices (bench tops and work areas clean and organized) b) Materials neatly and safely stored c) Floors, aisles, exits, and access to emergency equipment clear and unobstructed d) Floors, aisles, exits, free of loose materials, debris, spills or worn floor coverings e) Floors regularly cleaned d) Eyewash station tested weekly e) Emergency shower available and accessible f) Emergency shower tested in past year g) Proper type of fire extinguisher present and accessible h) Fire extinguisher seal intact; serviced/tagged in past year i) First aid kit available and stocked Observations: 2. Housekeeping f) Adequate lighting for tasks conducted g) Light fixtures in good condition Observations: -1-
3. Hygiene Practices a) Proper hand washing facilities available b) Eating and drinking prohibited c) Laboratory doors kept closed d) Personal belongings kept away from chemical or biological contaminants Observations: 4. General Ventilation a) Ventilation adequate for room conditions and usage b) Thermal comfort maintained (e.g. temperature, humidity, air velocity) c) Ventilation systems regularly inspected, tested and maintained d) Air inlets and outlets free of debris or contaminants (e.g. dirt, mould) e) Negative pressure of the lab is being maintained (e.g. doors are not being propped open) Observations: 5. General Chemical Safety a) Chemicals storage locations appropriate b) Chemicals properly labeled c) Incompatible substances adequately separated d) Chemical storage tidy and uncluttered 6. WHMIS a) MSDS binder easily accessible and current (within 3 yrs) b) Containers WHMIS labeled c) All personnel WHMIS trained d) Chemical inventory available 7. Chemical Spills a) Spill kit available and accessible b) All personnel trained in spill cleanup procedures 8. Chemical Wastes a) Waste containers properly labeled b) Waste containers properly stored c) Regular disposal d) Personnel trained in proper disposal procedures Observations: 9. Flammable Materials a) Maximum of 3 flammable storage cabinets per lab -2-
b) Maximum of 250 L flammable and 250 L combustible materials stored in cabinet c) Maximum of 50 L flammable and 250 L combustible materials stored outside cabinet d) Flammables stored away from heat or other ignition sources c) Workers appropriately trained in working with biological Observations: 10. Compressed Gas Cylinders a) Properly secured to wall or bench with belt or chain b) Properly labeled c) Valve cap on when not in use d) Away from heat or ignition sources Observations: 11. Radioactive Materials a) Radioisotope permit posted b) Active work and storage areas properly marked c) All users have received radiation safety training d) Radioactive wastes properly contained and labeled Observations: 12. Biological Hazards a) Valid biosafety certificate b) Biosafety cabinets certified within past year organisms, including universal precautions d) Appropriate door signage for Level 2 and Level 3 e) Hazardous biological wastes packaged, disinfected or sterilized f) Approved sharps disposal containers g) Workers immunized, as required Observations: 13. Fume Hoods a) Proper type for current use b) Unblocked and uncluttered c) Sash at recommended height and airflow on d) Flow monitor and alarm functional e) Fume hood performance tested by EHS within past year (green sticker attached) -3-
Observations: 14. Refrigerators a) Not used to store food or drinks b) Clean and uncluttered c) Explosion safe or explosion proof, according to use Observations: 15. Other Laboratory Equipment a) Clean b) Good working order c) Regularly inspected and maintained d) Proper electrical connection e) Users properly trained Observations: 16. Electrical Safety a) Electrical cords, plugs and sockets in good condition b) Grounded connections c) Extension cords not used as permanent wiring d) Adequate number of outlets Observations: 17. Personal Protective Equipment a) Proper eye protection available and worn b) Lab coats or other protective clothing worn c) Proper gloves worn specific to the chemical or physical hazard d) Closed toe shoes worn e) Respiratory protection worn where required f) Protective equipment regularly inspected and maintained g) Employees trained in proper use of protective equipment Observations: -4-