Workplace Safety Survey - FAU

1 Workplace Safety SurveyBuilding _____ Department _____ Room(s) _____ Contact Person _____Inspection Performed by _____ Date: _____YNN/APage 1 of 2 CommentsChemical Storage & SafetyChemical containers properly labeled, stored, & closed when not in segregated and stored by formers dated at purchase and again upon formers disposed of within proper time containment used where equipment trapped and/or storage areas free of ignition properly properly rated if flammable liquids are stored hoods and/or biosafety cabinets not used for general materials stored properly and proper PPE liquids in containers over 4 L are in approved Safety storage cabinet used if more than 10 gal of corrosives purchased in amounts that can be used within a reasonable stocks purged of old, out-dated, and unusable inventory up to date and copy sent to EH& Air and Compressed GasesAir compressors equipped with pressure gauges and pressure relief air piping, hoses and fittings in good air 30 psi or less for machine/parts cleaning.

2 10 psi for air cleaning nozzles with chip/particle deflection cylinders w/30 lb or more water capacity have valve protection cylinders legibly marked as to their cylinders stored away from high heat, flames, cylinders stored in secure area and secured from tipping or cylinders transported on cylinder in use, gas cylinders kept away from elevators, stairs, and protectors used when cylinders not in use or when being gas cylinders (acetylene) always shipped and stored valve-end 2 of 2 CommentsBuilding _____ Department _____ Room(s) _____ Contact Person _____Proper type of regulator used for type of gas cylinder in cylinders, valves, couplings, regulators kept free of oil and cylinders lacking obvious defects, leaks, damage, cylinders hydrotested at appropriate gas cylinders labeled "Empty," valves closed, and caps and Acetylene in storage are separated by 5' noncombustible Waste & Materials Disposal and RecyclingWaste storage areas (bins, totes) containers properly labeled (chemical components, amounts, etc.)

3 2 Waste containers compatible with waste to be compatible chemical wastes stored in the same containers kept closed except when adding containers stored , HID, Mercury vapor lamps recycled oil collected and recycled batteries (lead acid, Ni-cad, silver, etc.) managed for containing devices (thermostats, barometers, etc.) properly devices, (monitors, TVs, circuit boards, etc.) managed materials & animal carcasses managed & disposed , Training, SOPs, MSDSs, Occ. HealthAppropriate Safety manual(s) available (CHP, ECP, Bio Safety Rad Safety , etc.).1 Standard Operating Procedures & Material Safety Data Sheets readily initial/refresher training completed. (LS,HW,BW,BBP, RAD,etc.).3 Personnel in occ. health program, if required (blood, etiologic agents, carcin.).4 Safety Equipment and Emergency PreparednessEyewash & Safety shower within 100 ft. and 10 second travel & Safety shower unobstructed and inspected as hoods, biosafety cabinets, glove boxes, properly located and spill control kit available and stocked (Chem, Rad, Bio).

4 4 Spill & accident reporting procedures understood by lab first aid kit available and contact information posted by entrance (and by phone if present).7 Laboratory under negative pressure in relation to other Safety SurveyBuilding _____ Department _____ Room(s) _____ Contact Person _____Inspection Performed by _____ Date: _____YNN/APage 1 of 2 CommentsElectrical SafetyExtension cords are not used as permanent wiring. 1 Extension cords and power strips not daisy-chained one to cords not under carpets/rugs, through doorways, or high traffic power strips are UL listed and have circuit cords are in good condition with no splices or broken prongs not removed from 3-way , switch and junction box covers are in place and in good breaker panels and emergency shut offs unobstructed and outlets not overloaded with appliances, splitters Fault Interrupters installed, labeled and operating parts, circuits, and equipment guarded against accidental Prevention and ProtectionFire extinguishers properly mounted, located, and extinguishers adequate in number and extinguishers inspected, recharged, and maintained as aisles, exitways, stairways.

5 And fire equipment kept lights properly illuminated and emergency lighting doors not blocked open or are on magnets connected to fire alarm liquids stored in approved Safety liquid containers kept closed when not in liquids of 10 gallons or more stored in flammable storage storage cabinets labeled "Flammable - Keep Fire Away."10 Connections on drums and combustible liquid piping leak liquid drums grounded and bonded to containers when storage of flammable/combustible materials to reduce risk of rags placed in proper self-closing oily rag penetrations through walls or ceilings and all ceiling tiles are in heads clean and no storage within 18 heads protected by metal guards when exposed to physical 2 of 2 CommentsBuilding _____ Department _____ Room(s) _____ Contact Person _____General & Miscellaneous SafetyHand washing sink, soap and towels available & used before leaving faucets with backflow device or attached hoses above sink objects stored below 5 ft.

6 Unless secured and stepladder or stepstool available & in good condition for high storage signs posted (First aid kit, Safety shower, fire extinguisher, etc.).5 Proper handling & disposal of broken glass & charged in properly ventilated area away from sparks and practices observed during inspection done food or beverages unless adequately separated from hazard impervious to water and resistant to furniture is appropriate for loading and Work Environment & Indoor Air QualityAll areas properly illuminated. Glare and reflections levels are within acceptable limits or engineering controls with high noise levels posted and hearing protection required to be areas clean, sanitary, and orderly. (garbage disposed properly, etc.)4 Work area properly ventilated for type of equipment or chemicals in systems used when possible instead of blowing or sweeping and humidity seem to be within acceptable free of visible fungal/mold growth and associated ceilings, floors free of signs of mold or moisture intake areas free of odor causing materials or hazardous Protective Equipment (PPE)Appropriate eye/face protection is available and used if hazard hand protection is available and used if hazard hearing and foot protection available and used if hazards clothing - coveralls, aprons, gowns, etc.

7 Available & used if clothing and gloves removed before leaving protective clothing laundered on site or by commercial respirators available and used if users medically certified, properly trained and fit is properly stored, clean and in good