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Appendix D
Safety Checklists: Classrooms, Chemical,
Electrical, and Refrigerators
Room Safety Inspection Checklist
Room: _____________
Inspector: _____________ Date:_____________
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Check for proper operation of:
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Satisfactory
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Unsatisfactory
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Date Remedied
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Eyewash fountain
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Safety Shower
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Fume Hood
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Ventilation
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Condition of:
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Date Remedied
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Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Blanket
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First-aid kit
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Spill clean-up kits
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Safety goggles
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Lab aprons
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Hazards
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Satisfactory
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Unsatisfactory
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Exits are not blocked
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Aisles are not cluttered
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Chemicals are not stored in the
room
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Glassware is not cracked or
broken
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Proper waste receptacles for
broken glass and other sharp objects
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Chemicals are properly labeled
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Housekeeping
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Satisfactory
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Unsatisfactory
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Date Remedied
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Sinks and sink traps are clean,
unblocked
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Fume hood is clean, clear of
clutter
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Work counter tops are clean,
clutter-free
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Table tops are clean
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No food or drink is in lab areas
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Broken glass container is
available
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Waste containers for chemicals
are available
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Safety Checklist for Chemical Storeroom
Room:
_____________ Inspector: _____________ Date: _____________
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Area of Concern
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Yes
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No
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Date Remedied
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The storeroom is properly
labeled.
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The storeroom can be locked and
access restricted.
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Fire resistant cabinets for
flammable liquids are available.
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All chemical refrigerators are
explosion proof and labeled No Food.
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The shelving is secured to the
wall or floor.
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The chemical shelving has raised
edges to prevent accidents.
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Ventilation is adequate.
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Chemicals are stored according to
their chemical properties.
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Acids (greater than 6M) are
stored in corrosion-resistant cabinets.
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Leakproof containers are
available for transporting corrosive chemicals.
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An annually updated inventory of
chemicals is available.
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MSDS sheets are available for
every chemical.
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State Safety Manual and Chemical
Hygiene plan are available.
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Peroxide-forming chemicals are
marked with the date opened and tested for peroxides every 6 months or
disposed of.
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Gas cylinders are firmly secured.
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Waste-chemical and waste-solvent
containers are capped and clearly labeled.
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All containers of chemicals are clearly
labeled with the name of the chemical, appropriate hazard warning, and name
of manufacturer.
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Reagent chemical labels contain
the date mixed, name of chemical, and name of preparer.
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All containers are free of rust and
corrosion.
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Explosion-proof lightening.
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Grounding and bonding wires are
available for spark-free transfer of flammable liquids.
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Containers are dated when
received and opened.
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New containers are marked to show
the full level.
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Glass containers are stored in a
manner to prevent breakage.
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Electrical Safety Inspection Checklist
Room:
____________ Inspector: _____________ Date: _____________
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Situation
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Yes
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No
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Date Remedied
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All circuit breakers in the
panel(s) are clearly labeled.
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The circuit breaker panel(s) are not obstructed.
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An emergency power shut off is
present
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Ground fault interrupters are used
for receptacles where water may be present.
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Receptacles are tested annually
with a ground monitor.
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All appliances in the lab have
three wire grounded cords.
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The cases of appliances are tested
annually for voltage leaks with an AC-Sensor or other field detecting
device.
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Extension cords are not used for
permanent installations.
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Receptacles are tested annually
with a tension tester (Daniel Woodhead Company, Northbrook,IL) to determine
whether they have a sufficiently strong grip to meet code.
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Extension cords are not a
tripping hazard.
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Electric cords are not worn or
frayed.
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The circular fiber guard covering
the wiring connections is present on older plugs.
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Two-prong unpolarized
plugs are inserted so that the ripple side of the cord is connected to the
wider (neutral) side of the receptacle.
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An emergency plan exists for dealing
with electric shock incidents.
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Safety Checklist for Refrigerators and Freezers: Flammable
Materials
Room:
____________ Inspector: ____________ Date: ____________
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Type of refrigerated appliance:
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___ explosion-proof refrigerator
___ domestic
___ flammable material storage
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Special Safety Design Features
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Yes
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No
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Date Remedied
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Grounded by 3-wire cord and plug
or independent ground wire
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Ground wire in good condition
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Door gasket seal in good
condition
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Static-resistant drive belt
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Explosion-proof electrical
enclosures, motor housing, conduit properly maintained
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Storage Compartment Safety
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Yes
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No
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Date Remedied
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Storage instructions posted on
door
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Containers clearly labeled
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Large containers stored on
low-level shelves
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Containers safely sealed
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Liquid storage containers have adequate
vapor space, allowing for thermal expansion
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Interior wall surfaces clean and
free of excessive ice build-up
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