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Laboratory Safety Audits

Laboratory Safety Audits. WVU Health Science Center. Purpose of an Audit. To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations Marilyn Howton, 293-3968 mhowton@hsc.wvu.edu. Main Areas . Records Chemicals Eyewashes and Showers Fume Hoods Housekeeping. Records.

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Laboratory Safety Audits

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  1. Laboratory Safety Audits WVU Health Science Center

  2. Purpose of an Audit • To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations • Marilyn Howton, 293-3968 • mhowton@hsc.wvu.edu

  3. Main Areas • Records • Chemicals • Eyewashes and Showers • Fume Hoods • Housekeeping

  4. Records A current Chemical Inventory

  5. CHEMICAL NAME AMOUNT MANUF. ROOM LOCATION FACULTY DEPT. DATE or CAS freezer, shelf, etc.

  6. Records A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory

  7. 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: 800-325-5052 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 *

  8. Records A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory Training records for lab personnel

  9. 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:

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

  11. 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:

  12. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored

  13. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled

  14. Improper chemical container Labels

  15. Proper chemical container Labels

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

  17. Gloves may be made of Latex, Neoprene, Nitrile, or PVC

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

  19. Gas cylinders must be SECURED, and have an attached regulatorORsafety cap at all times.

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

  21. Eyewashes & Showers • Records of regular testing • Physical Availability • Work orders submitted if needed

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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Who is Responsible? • Safety office and CHO are responsible for identifying deficiencies. • Principal Investigator • Chairperson • Dean

  28. Consequences • “Imminent danger” • Letter and audits sent to CHO and chairperson • Potential fines from EPA and/or OSHA

  29. 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.

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