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Chemical Safety Audit Form 2019

The document is a laboratory safety audit checklist used by Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety to identify potential OSHA or EPA violations during regular safety audits. It contains 46 items across several categories that are checked for compliance, including emergency equipment, chemical storage, labeling, housekeeping practices, and waste disposal. Non-compliant items are noted with checks and comments may be added to the checklist. The goal is to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

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Chemical Safety Audit Form 2019

The document is a laboratory safety audit checklist used by Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety to identify potential OSHA or EPA violations during regular safety audits. It contains 46 items across several categories that are checked for compliance, including emergency equipment, chemical storage, labeling, housekeeping practices, and waste disposal. Non-compliant items are noted with checks and comments may be added to the checklist. The goal is to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

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Indiana University Environmental Health and Safety

LABORATORY SAFETY AUDIT CHECKLIST


Department: ____________________________ Building/Room No.: _______________________

Principal Investigator: _____________________ Lab Safety Officer: __________________________

Audited by: ______________________________ Date Surveyed: _____________________________


The Administration of Indiana University supports a safe research community that is expected to comply with applicable federal, state, and
local regulatory requirements. To ensure compliance with these regulations, University Environmental Health and Safety conducts regular
Laboratory Safety Audits designed to identify potential OSHA or EPA violations.

Information Resources () Comments/Corrections


1. Emergency door sign is not posted.
2. Safety training has not been completed by all lab
personnel.
3. Chemical Hygiene Plan is not available and/or lab
personnel do not know how to obtain access to it.
4. SDS information is not available and/or lab personnel do
not know how to obtain access to it/them.
Equipment ()
5. Spill Response Guide and spill kit are not stocked, readily
accessible, and visible.
6. First Aid Kit, if present, is not stocked, readily accessible,
and visible.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not available
and/or worn at time of inspection.
8. Fire extinguishers/extinguishing media are not present
within 75 feet, secure, unobstructed, and/or appropriate
to the hazards present.
9. Approved eyewash and/or safety shower is/are not
working properly, available, or unobstructed.
10. Eyewash has not been activated weekly.
11. Fume hood is not working properly, available,
unobstructed, or is being used for excess storage of
chemicals or equipment.
12. Perchloric acid digestions are not being performed in a
perchloric acid fume hood.
13. Class 3B or 4 LASER is present and not registered with
IUEHS.
General Laboratory Practices/Facilities ()
14. Good housekeeping is not practiced throughout the lab
(examples: benchtops cluttered, missing/broken ceiling
tiles, leaking pipes, dangling cords, freezer not
defrosted, etc.).
15. Food or drinks are not stored, prepared and/or
consumed in separate designated areas outside of the
lab.
16. Exits and aisles are not clear.
17. Fire or lab doors are obstructed or wedged open.
18. Combustibles are stored too close to ceilings and
sprinklers.
19. Electrical cords are frayed, visibly damaged, or repaired
improperly.
20. Electrical outlets are overloaded, piggybacked or
cascaded and/or extension cords are in permanent use.
Labeling ()
21. Not all primary and secondary containers are labeled
correctly.
22. Not all container labels are in good condition and legible.
23. Not all chemical storage areas such as refrigerators,
cabinets and drawers are labeled with hazard warnings.
24. Food items intended for use in lab procedures are not
labeled appropriately.
25. Lab microwaves are not labeled appropriately.
26. Ice machines are not labeled appropriately.
General Chemical Storage ()
27. Chemicals are not segregated by hazard class and
chemical compatibility.
28. Not all chemical containers and lids are in good
condition.
29 All chemical containers are not kept closed.
30. Chemical containers are stacked and/or stored on their
sides.
31. Chemicals are stored on the floor.
32. Chemicals are stored around sinks or drains.
33. Chemicals are stored in areas near energized electrical
equipment.
Special Chemical Storage ()
34. More than 10 gallons of flammable liquids are stored
outside approved flammable cabinets or safety cans.
35. Refrigerated flammables are not stored in a proper
fireproof refrigerator.
36. Corrosive liquids are stored above eye level.
37. Explosive and temperature-sensitive chemicals are not
stored properly.
38. Reactive and time-sensitive chemicals are not stored
properly, dated and/or expired.
39. Controlled substances are not secured and/or
inventoried and do not include proper dispensing
records.
40. Gas cylinders are not secured and/or stored properly.
41. Cryogenics are stored in cold rooms.
Waste ()
42. Not all chemical waste containers are labeled properly.
43. Not all chemical waste containers are kept closed.
44. Full (90%) waste containers are not being delivered to
EH&S or picked up.
45. Waste is not being disposed of properly.
46. Sharps and/or broken glass are not stored and/or
disposed of properly.

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