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Workplace HSE Inspection for Labs and Workshops

by Mable Fong, from the Community

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This workplace health, safety and environment inspection checklist is designed for laboratories, workshops and other non-office environments. It helps inspectors review housekeeping and environmental conditions, manual handling practices, sustainability measures, and chemical safety including storage, labelling, gas cylinders and spill response. It covers biological controls, radiation procedures, plant and equipment safeguards, emergency readiness, electrical and general safety, and laser controls. Ideal for university and research settings.

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