Laboratory Safety Audits

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Laboratory Safety Audits

• WVU Health Science Center

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Purpose of an Audit

• To review compliance with university, state, and
  federal safety regulations
• Marilyn Howton, 293-3968
• mhowton_at_hsc.wvu.edu

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Main Areas

• Records
• Chemicals
• Eyewashes and Showers
• Fume Hoods
• Housekeeping

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Records

• A current Chemical Inventory

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CHEMICAL NAME AMOUNT MANUF. ROOM
LOCATION FACULTY DEPT. DATE

or CAS freezer, shelf, etc.
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Records

• A current Chemical Inventory
• MSDS for each chemical in inventory

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SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Section
1 - Product and Company Information Product Name
SODIUM NITRATE CRYSTALLINE Product Number S5506
Company Sigma-Aldrich Address 3050 Spruce
Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US Technical Phone
800-325-5832 Fax [phone] Emergency Phone
314-776-6555 Section 2 - Composition/Information
on Ingredient Substance Name CAS SARA
313 SODIUM NITRATE 7631-99-4 No Formula
NaNO3 Synonyms Chile saltpeter Cubic niter
Nitrate de sodium (French) Nitratine Nitric
acid, sodium salt
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Records

• A current Chemical Inventory
• MSDS for each chemical in inventory
• Training records for lab personnel

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Certificate of Laboratory Training Department
Date Employee Trained
Employee Job Title  ___ I understand
the procedures that I am expected to perform, and
am aware of any potential chemical and/or
equipment hazards involved in working in this
laboratory. ___ If I have any questions, I will
contact the P.I. or Lab Manager before any
chemicals are handled. ___ I know where the MSDSs
for the chemicals in this laboratory are located
and understand how to read them. ___ I know the
location and use of safety materials such as
spill kit, eyewash, safety shower, fume hood,
fire extinguisher, etc. ___ I understand that my
safety depends on the correct use of personal
protective equipment such as eye goggles, gloves,
lab coats, full shoes, etc. I understand how to
use and will use this equipment. ___ I will not
use equipment that is malfunctioning and will
report the malfunction to the lab P.I. or lab
Manager. ___ I understand how the chemicals in
this laboratory are to used, stored, and disposed
of in accordance with all regulations. Signature
of Employee Date Signature of Principal
Investigator 
Date  Signature of CHO for this
department Date
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Records

• A current Chemical Inventory
• MSDS for each chemical in inventory
• Training records for lab personnel
• CHP available on-site

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Front page of CHP for each P.I. I have read and
understand the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Section
___, Addendums of Procedures. I know where
Material Safety Data Sheets are found in this
laboratory, and I understand that I may consult
them at any time. If I have questions about the
handling of any chemical I know I may ask the
principal investigator, the Health Sciences
Safety Office at 293-6924 ( during work hours) or
Environmental Health and Safety at 293-3792, or,
in an emergency, 293-4394 (Radio Dispatch,
24/7).     Signature Date Signature
Date Signature Date  
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Chemicals

• Chemicals segregated and properly stored

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Chemicals

• Chemicals segregated and properly stored
• All containers properly labeled

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Improper chemical container Labels
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Proper chemical container Labels
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Chemicals

• Chemicals segregated and properly stored
• All containers properly labeled
• Personal Protective Equipment available

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Gloves may be made of Latex, Neoprene, Nitrile,
or PVC
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Chemicals

• Chemicals segregated and properly stored
• All containers properly labeled
• Personal Protective Equipment available
• Gas tanks secured

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Gas cylinders must be SECURED, and have an
attached regulator OR safety cap at all times.
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Chemicals

• Chemicals segregated and properly stored
• All containers properly labeled
• Personal Protective Equipment available
• Gas tanks secured
• Hazardous waste disposed of properly

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Eyewashes Showers

• Records of regular testing
• Physical Availability
• Work orders submitted if needed

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Fume Hoods

• Functioning properly
• Not used for long-term storage
• Equipment in hood does not block the airflow

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Housekeeping

• Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab
• Food stored in lab refrigerators
• Material stored in the 18 clear area below line
  of sprinklers
• Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall
  hazards
• Benches with no clear workspace

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Housekeeping

• Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab
• Food stored in lab refrigerators
• Material stored in the 18 clear area below line
  of sprinklers
• Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall
  hazards
• Benches with no clear workspace

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Housekeeping

• Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab
• Food stored in lab refrigerators
• Material stored in the 18 clear area below line
  of sprinklers
• Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall
  hazards
• Benches with no clear workspace

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Housekeeping

• Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab
• Food stored in lab refrigerators
• Material stored in the 18 clear area below line
  of sprinklers
• Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall
  hazards
• Benches with no clear workspace

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Who is Responsible?

• Safety office and CHO are responsible for
  identifying deficiencies.
• Principal Investigator
• Chairperson
• Dean

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Consequences

• Imminent danger
• Letter and audits sent to CHO and chairperson
• Potential fines from EPA and/or OSHA

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WHY?

• Our goal is to help you perform your duties as
  CHO in keeping the faculty, staff and students in
  your department as safe as possible.
• We want to avoid penalties to the university by
  demonstrating a good faith effort to comply
  with all regulations.