This laboratory inspections checklist is designed for university and school of engineering environments to help maintain safe, compliant labs. It guides users through housekeeping, signage, training records, and risk assessments, and covers fire protection, emergency lighting, and evacuation readiness. Chemical safety topics include registers, labeling, compatibility, storage, and spill response, with dedicated sections for flammable liquids. It addresses compressed gas cylinder management, fume cupboard standards and testing, radiation safety, and environmental controls such as ventilation and waste handling. Electrical installations, machinery guarding, PPE availability and training, first aid, and emergency procedures are also included.
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