Laboratory Safety Review Program Key Performance Indicators Environmental Health and Safety Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguisher needs monthly check.

Fire extinguisher obstructed.

Excessive extinguishers present.

Improper location of extinguisher.

Electrical – General

Fire extinguisher discharged.

Emergency lighting not operational.

Fire extinguisher seal broken.

Emergency lighting unit missing.

Lack of current service tag.

Lack of emergency lighting.

Provide ABC extinguisher within 30’ of lab door.

Power cord damaged.

Provide BC extinguisher within 30’ of lab door.

Cord-connected equipment not grounded.

Provide D extinguisher within 30’ of lab door.

Improper use of extension cord.

Replace missing A extinguisher.

Improper use of electrical adapter.

Replace missing ABC extinguisher.

Poor condition of electrical outlet.

Replace missing BC extinguisher.

Electrical junction box coverplate missing.

Replace missing D extinguisher.

Poor condition of lighting fixture.

Improper mounting of extinguisher.

Lack of safety cable for lighting.

Provide Class A extinguisher.

Electrical panel not identified for disconnecting means.

Provide Class ABC extinguisher. Provide Class BC extinguisher. Provide Class D extinguisher. Replace A extinguisher with ABC. Replace A extinguisher with BC. Replace A extinguisher with D. Replace BC extinguisher with A. Replace BC extinguisher with ABC. Replace ABC extinguisher with BC. Lack of signage for extinguishers. Provide label for Class A fires. Provide label for Class ABC fires. Provide label for Class BC fires. Provide label for Class D fires. Provide Class K extinguisher. Replace missing K extinguisher. Provide label for Class K fires. Fire extinguisher not hung.

Electrical panel not accessible. Electrical panel door or cover missing. Electrical panel door not secured. Electrical blocks open in panel. Lack of High Voltage signage. Poor lighting. Lack of keys for elevator recall. Lack of Lockout/Tagout usage. Test emergency lighting. Light cover missing. Fuses open in panel. Lack of elevator communication system testing. Light fixture missing bulb. Wires hanging and exposed. Electrical - Signage Exit sign not operational. Exit sign not visible.

Exit sign glass broken or missing. Exit sign missing.

Improper storage (unapproved enclosure for storage areas >100 sf).

Stairway sign not operational.

Poor housekeeping.

Stairway sign not visible.

Ceiling tile misaligned.

Stairway sign glass broken or missing.

Ceiling tile missing.

Stairway sign missing.

Accumulation of rubbish and refuse.

Fire escape sign not operational.

Loose floorboards.

Fire escape sign not visible.

Loose carpeting.

Fire escape sign glass broken/missing.

Tripping hazard.

Fire escape sign missing.

Ceiling falling down.

Directional exit sign not operational.

Lack of verification for flame resistant fabric.

Directional exit sign not visible.

Improper storage of oily rags.

Directional sign glass broken/missing.

Storage under stairways.

Directional exit sign missing.

Accumulation of lint or dust behind washing and/or drying machines.

Unapproved exit, directional, stairway or fire escape sign.

Accumulation of grease on hood and duct system.

Extend present exit lighting system. Exit sign pointing in wrong direction. Stairway sign pointing in wrong direction. Fire escape sign pointing in wrong direction. Means of Egress – Fire Doors Fire door secured in open position. Fire door does not close and latch. Hardware missing from fire door. Self-closing device missing from fire door.

Storage in elevator. Ceiling tile penetration. Mechanical room door not secured. Storage present in electrical closet. Compressed Gas Cylinders Improper storage of cylinder. Cylinder not secured. Cylinder not labeled. Cylinder not capped when not in use.

Fire door does not swing in the direction of travel.

Cylinder stored in lab not necessary for current lab procedures.

Exit door does not open without special knowledge.

Chemicals

Fire exit door locked.

Current chemical inventory not on file with the Safety Office.

Improper fire door. Missing fire door.

Improper labeling of chemical containers.

Fire door weights obstructed.

Incompatible chemicals not properly segregated in storage.

Missing fusible link.

Excessive storage of chemicals on tables and/or lab benches.

Poor condition of fusible link. Attic door missing.

Improper storage of flammable liquids (provide cabinet).

Attic door not secured.

Excessive storage of flammable liquids.

Housekeeping

Improper storage in a flammable liquid cabinet.

Storage in mechanical room.

Lack of required signage for flammable liquid cabinet.

Improper storage (18” below ceiling).

Lack of bonding and grounding. Improper storage of corrosives.

Old chemicals present.

Lack of appropriate laser signage.

Storage of chemicals on lab floor.

Laser missing label.

Storage of liquid chemicals too high.

Lack of required sign for refrigerator (Food and Drink Only).

Storage of flammables in an unapproved refrigerator. Storage of flammable liquids below grade. Lack of Spill Kit.

Lack of appropriate container for broken glassware. Shorts and/or sandals worn by laboratory personnel.

Lack of acid neutralizer.

Refrigerator not labeled “Modified for the Storage of Flammable Liquids”.

Lack of base neutralizer.

Annual ID card update.

Lack of solvent neutralizer.

Laser in operation w/out attendant.

Lack of pH paper.

Lab specific chemical hygiene plan.

Improper labeling of waste containers.

Improper use of sharps.

Chemical containers not closed.

Lack of required sign for microwave (Food and Drink Only).

Laboratories Lack of metal covered hoses on gas burning appliances.

Fume hood not being used at certification height. Sharps container over-filled.

Poor condition of gas supplying hoses.

Label ice dispenser “Not for Human Consumption”.

Evidence of smoking in laboratory.

Lack of required signage for microwave (No Food or Drink).

Lack of required signage for refrigerator (no flammables).

Flammable liquid cabinet door open.

Storage of food and/or drink in laboratory refrigerator.

Accumulation of ice in freezer.

Food and/or drink present in lab.

Broken lab glassware present.

Lab ID Card not present.

Improper handwashing.

Lack of biohazard signage. Lack of radioactive signage.

Handling contact lenses. Application of cosmetics.

Inappropriate radiation signage. Fume hood used for storage.

Improper pipetting.

Fume hood failed certification.

Lack of policies for safe handling of sharps.

Safety fume hood sticker missing.

Lack of work surface decontamination.

Biosafety cabinet not certified.

Lack of decontamination of potentially infectious material.

Improper segregation of infectious waste. Improper segregation of chemical waste.

Lack of insect and rodent control program.

Improper segregation of general waste.

Access to laboratory not restricted.

Lack of appropriate container for ordinary waste.

Lack of policies regarding entry requirements.

Lack of appropriate container for potentially infectious waste.

Lack of appropriate immunizations.

Improper storage of sharps.

Needle, syringe or other sharp instrument use not restricted.

Lack of appropriate disposal container for sharps.

Improper syringes used.

Lack of appropriate container for radioactive waste.

Animals present.

Lack of autoclave usage logbook.

Improper procedures (splashes/aerosols).

Lack of autoclave efficacy testing.

Improper handling of broken glassware.

Laser not registered.

Lack of lockable doors.

Lack of handwashing sink. Laboratory floor not easily cleanable. Improper bench top material. Furniture not capable of supporting anticipated loading.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respirators Lack of respiratory protection. Lack of respirator OV/AG cartridges. Lack of respirator HEPA cartridges.

Spaces not accessible for cleaning.

Lack of respirator combo cartridges.

Chairs covered with fabric material.

Replace OV/AG with HEPA.

Improper location of biosafety cabinet.

Replace OV/AG with combo.

Improper lighting.

Replace HEPA with OV/AG.

Lack of fly screens on windows.

Replace HEPA with combo.

Lack of required signage for refrigerator (no food/drink).

Replace combo with OV/AG.

Spill present in cold room. Water leak present in cold room. Condensation present on surfaces inside cold room.

Replace combo with HEPA. Failure to wear respirator. Improper storage of respirator. Respirator in poor condition.

Wood present in cold room.

PPE – Eye Protection

Cardboard or other paper products present in cold room.

Lack of chemical splash goggles.

Flammable solvents present in cold room.

Lack of safety glasses.

Improper use of hazardous chemicals inside cold room.

Replace safety glasses with goggles.

Food and/or drink present inside cold room.

Failure to wear laser eye protection.

Compressed gases being used inside of cold room.

Failure to wear goggles.

Oxygen sensor not present in cold room when gases must be used.

Failure to wear safety glasses.

Emergency Eyewashes

Poor condition of goggles.

Eyewash not present. Eyewash not in operating condition. Eyewash not clearly marked. Covers/Caps missing. Eyewash not accessible. Non-approved eyewash station. Test eyewash stations. Keep covers/caps on eyewashes. Eyewash log not current. Emergency Showers Shower not present. Shower not in operating condition. Shower not clearly marked. Shower not accessible. Shower needs testing. Shower not needed.

Replace goggles and with safety glasses.

Poor condition of safety glasses. Poor condition of laser eye protection. Reminder to wear appropriate eye protection. PPE – Body Protection Lack of chemical resistant apron. Lack of laboratory coat. Failure to wear apron. Failure to wear laboratory coat. Laboratory coat in poor condition. Apron in poor condition. Reminder to wear appropriate body protection. PPE – Hand Protection Lack of appropriate gloves. Failure to use appropriate gloves. Poor condition of chemical gloves. Poor condition of latex gloves.

Reminder to wear appropriate hand protection.

Skylight in poor condition.

Electrical gloves not tested.

Broken glass.

PPE – Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Lack of signage for PPE.

Improper disposal of smoking materials.

Failure to wear hearing protection.

Improper use of space heater.

Failure to wear head protection.

Lack of non-slip surface.

Failure to wear safety shoes.

Evidence of smoking.

Poor condition of head protection.

Other

Poor condition of hearing protection.

Other.

Poor condition of safety shoes.

Training

Improper disposal of personal protective equipment.

Employees need Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Lack of personal protective equipment disposal or laundering.

Employees need Chemical Hygiene Plan – Laboratory Safety Training.

Guarding and Machinery Lack of guarding on vacuum pump. Lack of guarding on motor. Lack of guarding on saw. Fixed machinery not anchored. Building Construction Pipe insulation in poor condition. Paint peeling from walls. Paint peeling from ceiling. Plaster loose or coming off wall. Plaster loose or coming off ceiling.

Employees need Fire Safety Training. Employees need PPE Training. Employees need Respirator Training. Reminder for Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Reminder for CHP Training. Reminder for Fire Safety Training Reminder for PPE Training. Reminder for Respirator Training. Employees need Lab Specific Training. Reminder for Lab Specific Training. Employees need Biological Safety Cabinet Training.

Lack of proper ventilation.

Employees need Shipping Infectious Substances Training.

Improper identification of building service piping.

Reminder for Biological Safety Cabinet Training.

Lack of approved filters in spray paint booth.

Reminder for Shipping of Infectious Substances Training.

Filters in spray paint booth dirty.