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INSPECTIONS:
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
H E R B WA G N E R , D I R E C T O R , O E H SU N I V E R S I T Y O F A R I Z O N A
LABORATORY FIRE SAFETY
DOORS
Closed or Held Open ? Smoke/Fire Containment Ventilation (Negative Air Pressure)
Hazard Identification Signage Chemical, Biological or Physical Hazards
EXITS
How Many? Lab Size and Configuration
Accessible and Unobstructed No Hazardous Material Storage
Exit Signs Illuminated and visible
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Evacuation Plans Two Exits Gathering Locations
Emergency Procedures Emergency Contacts Equipment Shutdown Procedures First Aid Spill Procedures
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Present in or near lab 75 Foot Travel Distance
Charged and InspectedProper extinguishing media
Dry Chemical (ABC) Carbon Dioxide (BC)
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
Safety Data Sheets of All ChemicalsQuantities of Flammable/Combustible
Liquids Not Over Threshold Quantities Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
Refrigerators Intrinsically Safe of Explosion-Proof
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Wiring Fraying or Broken Insulation Grounded or Polarized Plugs
Extension Cords Temporary Only
Receptacles Ground–Fault Circuit Interrupters
Circuit Breaker Panels 36-Inch Clearance
HOUSEKEEPING
Aisles Kept Clear Equipment, Chemicals, Bicycles
Hazardous Waste Designated Location
Empty Chemical Containers and Surplus Equipment Not in Corridors