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LABORATORY HYGIENE PROGRAM. Laboratory Hygiene Program Annual Update and Review. LABORATORY HYGIENE PROGRAM. Does the lab have an unkempt appearance? Is there a protocol for lab equipment cleaning and maintenance? Are tables, equipment, etc. disinfected according to established protocol?
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LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM Laboratory Hygiene Program Annual Update and Review
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Does the lab have an unkempt appearance? • Is there a protocol for lab equipment cleaning and maintenance? • Are tables, equipment, etc. disinfected according to established protocol? • Are chemicals, equipment, and other materials kept in secured conditions?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Has a Hazard Analysis been conducted and is kept current? • Is the CHP reviewed and evaluated annually? • Is the CHP available and accessible? • Have all employees been trained on the details of the CHP? • Are there Uniform Lab Hazard Signs at each entrance?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Is there a clearly marked evacuation route in relation to the work area? • Are there emergency #’s (7747) stickers on the phones and posted in other conspicuous places? • Is the Chemical Inventory List (CIL) current? • Are MSD Sheets readily available to students and employees?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are all containers properly labeled? • Are Peroxide formers present? • If yes, are they dated at the time of purchase? • Are chemicals stored by hazard class?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPPROGRAM • Is a carrying container used when transporting chemicals by hand? • Are containers free of evidence of leakage? • Are there any unknown chemicals in the lab? • The sink drain is not used to discard unused chemicals? • Are solid waste materials properly discarded?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Has fire extinguishing training been conducted within the last year? • Are fire extinguishers accessible? • Do you know where they are located? • Are extinguishers appropriate for the type of materials used in the lab? • Are extinguisher inspections current? • Is first aid equipment available?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are gas cylinders strapped and secure and capped when not in use? • Are gas cylinders transported by dolly? • Are gas cylinders kept away from heat sources at all times? • Are cylinders labeled and test dated? • Are gases grouped by type of gas?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are flammable liquids stored in a refrigerator? • If so, is the refrigerator suitable for flammable solvent storage? • Are food prohibition regulations adhered to?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are respirators available? • If yes, are personnel fit-tested and trained? • Is eye protection worn at all times? • Are appropriate gloves worn as required? • Are necessary safety shields used? • Is appropriate footwear used as required? • Are aprons and/or lab coats worn as required?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Is eating, drinking, smoking, and applying cosmetics prohibited in the lab area? • Are aisles clear and unobstructed? • Is there a spill kit in the lab? • Is a hazardous waste collection system used? • Are employees and students trained in hazardous waste collection?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • All electrical equipment is safely grounded? • Are electrical cords in safe condition? • Does the lab avoid the use of extension cords as permanent power supplies? • Are circuit breakers unobstructed and no flammable substance is placed within three feet of the panel?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Does the lab have a safety shower? • If not, is there a need for one? • If yes, is it within code? • Was it inspected within the last six months? • Is it clearly visible and accessible? • Is it provided with a modesty curtain?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Does the lab have an eyewash station? • If no, is there a need for one? • If yes, is it within code? • Is it inspected monthly? • Does it pass the operational test?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are there any significant and unpleasant odors in the lab? • Are there unusual or loud noises in the lab? • Is there a fume hood in the lab? • If so, is it inspected at least annually? • Is the fume hood used for storage?
LABORATORY HYGIENEPROGRAM • Are there Uniform Lab Hazard Signs at each entrance? • All doors that are intended to be access doors are accessible. • Doors that appear to be exit doors, but aren’t, are properly labeled (basement, storage, no exit, etc.) • When people are present, exit doors are never locked, blocked, or chained. • An exit sign can be seen from wherever a person might be located.
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