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W1

Personnel not adequately familiar with chemical waste disposal procedures and/or pick-up request.

W2

Chem wastes not segregated by compatibilities.

W3

Chem waste accumulation containers not labeled HAZARDOUS WASTE and with container ingredients.

W4

Chem waste containers not tightly capped or closed.

W5

Chem waste containers not clean, leak-free, and/or safe for transportation.

W6

Chem waste storage/accumulation area overcrowded and/or poorly managed.

B1

Personnel not adequately familiar with infectious waste disposal program.

B2

No copy of Biosafety Manual available in lab.

B3

Inadequate training (bloodborne pathogens, biowaste and/or sharps disp, hazards awareness, safe practices).

B4

Personnel not adequately aware of HBV vaccine offer requirements.

B5

HVB vaccine offer neither accepted nor declined by staff (staff who should have either accepted or declined).

B6

Bio waste and/or look-alike waste accumulation or storage area(s) overcrowded and/or poorly managed

R1

Radiation/radioisotope use and/or storage in unauthorized areas.

R2

Personnel do not to use adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling radioactive material.

R3

Personnel do not survey or decontaminate PPE when leaving the room.

R4

Rad use/storage area(s) not adequately secure when unoccupied.

R5

Containers of radioactive material not properly labeled.

R6

Food/beverage policies as posted on lab door are not followed.

R7

Rad material work surfaces not covered with absorbent paper or trays.

R8

Inadequate training (radioisotope, laser, or X-ray) of personnel.

G1

Inadequate training for asbestos and/or lead work.

G2

Aisleway or corridor obstructed or not wide enough.

G3

Floor contains oil, grease, liquid, powder, sawdust, broken/uneven surfaces, or sharp objects.

G4

Overall housekeeping poor or worse.

G5

Evidence of smoking observed.

G6

Broken glass or other sharps in regular trash.

G7

Unsafe storage of material(s). (unstable or sticking out)

G8

Stairway and/or handrail in poor condition, or handrail missing or obstructed.

G9

Lighting poor in stair or hallway.

G10

Machine guard(s) missing.

G11

Frayed or broken power cord insulation.

G12

Bare electrical wires, or switch/receptacle/junction box cover missing.

G13

Non-fused extension cords in use.

G14

Coffee maker or other heating appliance not on insulating pad.

G15

Hazard assessments not conducted or not posted.

G16

Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) readily available.

G17

PPE not used when appropriate, or used incorrectly, or poorly cared for.

G18

PPE training records not available.

G19

Fire extinguisher obstructed, or not mounted properly, not fully charged, or not tested within past year.

G20

Fire exit obstructed.

G21

Room egress obstructed (trip hazards or blocking of exit or emergency panel).

G22

Non-exit door not identified. (only necessary if easily confused with an exit door).

G23

Fire suppression sprinkler head(s) obstructed? (18" of clearance required)

C1

Personnel unfamiliar with the contents/location of the Lab Standard and/or CHP Manual.

C2

Laboratory door not posted with 24 hour emergency phone numbers.

C3

HazCom Written compliance manual not readily available.

C4

HazCom Written Work Area program not prominently posted

C5

HazCom "Right-To-Know" poster not prominently posted.

C6

HazCom Employee Exposure Form not prominently posted.

C7

HazCom training documentation not complete and up to date.

C8

MSDSs for all haz substances not immediately available.

C9

Chemical inventory not complete and up to date.

C10

Possible chemical overexposure risk - inadequate administrative controls (policies) in place.

C11

Possible chemical overexposure risk - inadequate engineering controls (equipment) in place.

C12

Not all chemical containers closed securely and/or in good condition.

C13

Unlabeled containers of chemicals or chemical mixtures.

C14

Inadequately labeled containers (e.g. acronyms/abbrevs used and no legend posted).

C15

Chemicals not segregated by hazards for storage.

C16

Hood is used for both storage and chemical work (including distillation).

C17

Too much floor storage of chemicals.

C18

Too much floor storage of equipment and misc items.

C19

Containers of liquids stored at eye level or above.

C20

Tubing/hoses in poor condition or not fastened properly.

C21

Glass apparatus used for pressure or vacuum not taped or caged (Dewars, vacuum manifold and lines)

C22

Eyewash needed (75 ft or 10 seconds -- with eyes closed -- from potential injury areas).

C23

Safety shower needed (75 ft or 10 seconds -- with eyes closed -- from potential injury areas).

C24

Path(s) to eyewash/shower unobstructed.

C25

Chemically contaminated protective clothing not laundered properly (properly = NOT at home)

C26

Refrigerator(s) or freezer(s) not clean, defrosted, and/or well organized.

C27

Safety equipment not tested recently enough. (fume hood, laminar flow cabinet, fire extinguisher).

C28

Gas cylinder(s) not secured properly.

C29

Gas cylinder stored without cap.

C30

Inadequate chemical personal protective equipment (PPE) available.

C31

Absence of designated area for "special health hazard" chemicals (sticker "Caution: Carcinogens").

C32

Respirators are used by persons who have not been fit-tested or trained.

C33

Chemicals spills, solid or liquid, not cleaned up.

C34

Refrigerator and/or freezer(s) not lab-safe and not posted NO FLAMMABLES.

NS

nonstandard item