This MEI safety checklist for AMS laboratories helps SHAPP team members conduct comprehensive lab inspections. It covers emergency evacuation routes and alarms, clear signage, and unobstructed exits; electrical safety including cords, breakers, grounding, and waterproofing in wet areas; housekeeping standards, spill control, and drainage; safe walking surfaces and stairways with guardrails, headroom, and non-slip treads; adequate lighting and protection for temporary lights; chemical management with proper labeling and MSDS awareness; personal protective equipment fit, condition, and correct use for eyes, face, head, feet, hearing, and hands; safe storage practices and material handling aids; and machine and tool safety including training, guarding, clearance, emergency shutoffs, and lockout tagout. The checklist also prompts verification of maintenance records and provides an area to note improvements.
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