Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar GENERAL Is the laboratory in good condition Eg floors sinks benches fire doors etc Is the laboratory safety signage visible relevant and in good condition ID: 783363
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BUILDING & LAB number:OctNovDecJanFebMarGENERAL:Is the laboratory in good condition? E.g. floors, sinks, benches, fire doors etc.Is the laboratory safety signage visible, relevant and in good condition?HYGIENE FACILITIES: Is soap and paper towels available if appropriate for the laboratory?WASTEAre all the appropriate waste streams available for the laboratory? E.g. chemicals, cardboard, sharps etc.Are they being managed? e.g. free of overflowing bins, over accumulation of waste and incorrect disposal EMERGENCYFirst aid box: available and contains leaflet, plasters, wipes, cooling gel, dressings, bandages?Eye wash bottles: available, unused and in date?Emergency showers and eye wash showers: flushing records showing a monthly 2 minute test?Hazardous spill kit: available and located appropriately?Gas sensor: inspection in date?When does the Diphoterine go out of date?PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTAre lab coats, safety glasses and correct gloves being used, in good condition and stored correctly?Are heat/cold resistance gloves and face visors being used, in good condition and stored correctly?RISK AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ASSESSMENTAre they available, up to date and being followed? Ask some lab users if they have one and check that its being followed.CHEMICALS Are all bottles labelled properly?Are all bottles stored correctly?FUME CUPBOARDSAre they in good working order and free of clutter?Has the air flow been checked with an anemometer and flow rate recorded?GAS CYLINDERSAre all cylinders fixed securely?Are both the cylinders and regulators in date and connected correctly?ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTAre they all in good condition and maintained? E.g. no obvious damage, clean water in water bathsDo all electrical items have an up to date PAT test?ACTIONSInitial the square if no issues foundN/A if not appropriateMark X if issues foundIF ISSUES FOUNDPerform corrective action if neededReport to relevant Academic for research areas or support staff for teaching areas Report to Estates or TSM if necessary