tailieunhanh - Laboratory Health and Safety Self-Audit Checklist

When stakeholders seek value protection and internal control assurance, internal audit’s skill sets must reflect best-in-class capabilities in core financial and compliance auditing. As stakeholder needs evolve, internal audit is often called upon to do more to create value through operational improvement. Delivering operational improvement typically requires a portfolio of skill sets that build on core internal audit competencies to include risk management and consultative capabilities. | Laboratory Health and Safety Self-Audit Checklist Building Room Principal Investigator Date Audit Performed by__ _ Y N NA COMMENTS A. General Work Environment 1. Work areas illuminated 2. Storage of combustible materials minimized 3. Trash removed promptly 4. Aisles and passageways kept clear 5. Wet surfaces covered with non-slip material 6. Heavy items stored on lower shelves 7. Means available to reach items stored above shoulder level 8. Storage at least 18 inches below sprinkler head 9. Storage at least 24 inches below ceiling 10. Exits a. Illuminated signs working b. Paths free from obstruction c. Alternate exits available d. Fire doors not blocked or wedged open e. Doors not locked 11. Security controls where required for select materials 12. Pits and floor openings covered or guarded 1 Key to Laboratory Safety Checklist A. General Work Environment 1. Depending upon the tasks involved adequate lighting should be provided. 2. Minimize storage of materials that would add fuel to a burning fire. Examples would include paper goods plastic containers materials stored in boxes empty containers. 3. A Building Services responsibility trash should be removed at least daily. 4. Self explanatory 5. Self explanatory 6. Self explanatory 7. A warehouse ladder step stool or some other appropriate means should be provide where items are stored above shoulder level. 8. Per NJ Uniform Fire Code storage must be at least 18 inches below sprinkler heads. 9. Per NJ Uniform Fire Code in any area with no sprinkler system storage must be at least 24 inches below the ceiling. 10. Items a through d - Self explanatory. Item e - Exit doors including those which open directly from lab spaces into stairwells must not be locked during normal business hours. Security measures are allowed after hours with the approval of the local fire official. 11. Certain materials such as .