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General Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist

by Rand Abdul-Razzak, from the Community

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This general laboratory safety inspection checklist helps academic and research labs assess compliance across security, electrical and fire safety, safe lab practices, physical hazards, fume hood use, PPE, eyewash and showers, chemical storage and dating, waste disposal, and signage. It references common standards and best practices to guide corrective actions and improve lab safety culture. Use it to identify deficiencies, track remediation, and maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

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This Laboratory Safety Inspection checklist supports academic and research labs in meeting EHS requirements. It covers general safety, required training, emergency and fire readiness, PPE, housekeeping, fume hood use and testing, chemical storage and handling, hazardous waste disposal, equipment and compressed gases, and electrical safety. Use it to document findings, track issues, and keep records current for safer, compliant laboratory operations.
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This chemistry lab inspection template helps academic labs evaluate safety and compliance across critical areas. It covers general laboratory safety practices, staff training, emergency preparedness, and fire safety requirements. The checklist guides verification of PPE use, eyewash and safety showers, first aid and spill kits, and evacuation procedures. It includes housekeeping standards, fume hood testing and use, and detailed chemical storage and handling, including SDS access, labeling, compatibility, flammables, and peroxide-forming compounds. Additional sections address hazardous waste controls, equipment operation and guarding, vacuum pump practices, compressed gas cylinder management, and electrical safety. Use it to document findings, track deficiencies, and maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.
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Laboratory Safety Inspection Checklist

This Laboratory Safety Inspection checklist supports academic and research labs in meeting EHS requirements. It covers general safety, required training, emergency and fire readiness, PPE, housekeeping, fume hood use and testing, chemical storage and handling, hazardous waste disposal, equipment and compressed gases, and electrical safety. Use it to document findings, track issues, and keep records current for safer, compliant laboratory operations.

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Chemistry Lab Inspection Checklist 2023

This chemistry lab inspection template helps academic labs evaluate safety and compliance across critical areas. It covers general laboratory safety practices, staff training, emergency preparedness, and fire safety requirements. The checklist guides verification of PPE use, eyewash and safety showers, first aid and spill kits, and evacuation procedures. It includes housekeeping standards, fume hood testing and use, and detailed chemical storage and handling, including SDS access, labeling, compatibility, flammables, and peroxide-forming compounds. Additional sections address hazardous waste controls, equipment operation and guarding, vacuum pump practices, compressed gas cylinder management, and electrical safety. Use it to document findings, track deficiencies, and maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

by Diana Yu, from the Community

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Lab Inspection Checklist

This Lab Inspection checklist supports academic laboratory safety audits based on MVCC guidelines and OSHA-aligned practices. It covers administrative requirements, housekeeping, general safety, PPE, chemical storage and labeling, fume hood operation, hazardous waste handling, electrical safety, and emergency preparedness. Use it to verify SDS access, training, signage, equipment condition, and clearances; check eyewash and showers, shutoffs, and lighting; and ensure proper segregation, containment, and disposal of chemicals. Ideal for colleges and teaching labs seeking consistent compliance and safer lab environments.

by K BRUTON, from the Community

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Chemical Laboratory Safety Checklist

Use this chemical laboratory safety checklist to verify emergency contacts and egress, fire extinguishers, eyewash and showers, housekeeping, compressed gas controls, chemical hygiene and storage practices, fume hood operation and certification, PPE, biosafety cabinets, waste management, office area safety, and building conditions. Ideal for academic labs to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and document weekly and annual inspections.

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