CLS 301 Safety Project

CLS 301 Safety Project

1. This is an individual project that involves finding and documenting specific safety features in a student or workplace lab to give you a way to gauge the safety of a laboratory.
2. Use only the accompanying template (it will expand when you type into it) to submit a report based on a workplace lab, a lab where you volunteer
3. Request permission from those in charge and get signature on template.
4. Locate the items listed below and in the template. After documenting their location, create written explanations for the questions listed below.
• If any item cannot be located, please note that and address the reason the item is missing (i.e. radiation hazard sign not needed in a lab that does not use radioactive isotopes)
• Is the item relevant to the location?
• Is the item accessible to the user?
• Is the item maintained and “ready” to use in case of an emergency? (Please include date of last inspection and/or maintenance or note “not applicable” and explain why)

Items To Locate
• Fire extinguishers
o Indicate Type and frequencies of inspections
o Note where instructions are located for operating fire extinguishers
• Smoke detectors – note locations
• Fire alarm pull (ask for documentation of fire drills).
• Eye wash station(s) (How often are these inspected and/or maintained? Ask for documentation).
• Emergency shower (How often are these checked? Ask for documentation). If no shower, explain why.
• NFPA sign and list the ratings:
• Biologic and Radiation hazard (if applicable) signs
o Health hazards.
o Personal protective equipment needed to prevent transmission of the biologic.
• Biologic and/or chemical spill kits and First Aid/Earthquake/Emergency preparedness kits
o List the contents and note expiration dates of contents. How often are these inspected?
• Safety Binder
• Accident/Incident Report Form (may be in Safety Binder)
• Emergency call list or how to respond in the event of an injury
• PPE – list personal protective equipment
• Any other safety features you find (i.e. emergency electrical sockets, fume hoods, etc.)

5. Locate the SDS binder and choose one chemical closest to the initial of your last name.
a. Name of chemical.
b. Summary of health hazards for the chemical.
c. Summary of precautions for safe handling of the chemical.
d. Date of receipt in lab and date of issue (by the manufacturer) of this sheet
e. Do not just print out SDS sheets!
f. Are the 16 sections included?

6. Diagram two exit routes to the outside, ground level from the lab you chose to inspect. Ensure that signage is adequate. Ask for and describe the emergency evacuation procedure. A photo of the diagram is OK if a description is included.

7. Do you feel that this is a safe lab to work in?? Include photos or descriptions of any violations. Consider any discrepancies to answer this question in the conclusion of your report.

8. To make this a project worthwhile to the lab you inspect, if you are concerned about any violations, I will be happy to help craft a message documenting any issues to the person in charge (send contact info).

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