Laboratories must be inspected to identify and address potential safety and health deficiencies and to comply with regulations. There are many different types of inspections that must be completed. Use the table below to determine what type of inspection is required and how often it must take place.
|
What to do? |
Where? |
When? |
|---|---|---|
|
For all laboratories |
At least quarterly (more frequently where determined appropriate by PI or laboratory supervisor). Use BioRaft for lab inspections.
|
|
|
For rooms designated as hazardous materials storage areas (including shared/common work areas and designated storage rooms) |
At least monthly
|
|
|
Waste Accumulation Area Self-Inspection |
For specially designated waste accumulation areas. Contact EH&S Chemical Waste Program at x5-7520 for more information. |
At least weekly
|
|
For laboratories where controlled substancesare used or stored (applicable to labs enrolled under the institutional program). |
At least quarterly
|
|
|
Testing frequencies of safety-related equipment (eyewashes, fume hoods, etc.) |
||
