Laboratory Safety Audits

1. Laboratory Safety Audits WVU Health Science Center

2. Purpose of an Audit • To review compliance with university, state, and federal safety regulations • Marilyn Howton, 293-3968 • mhowton@hsc.wvu.edu

3. Main Areas • Records • Chemicals • Eyewashes and Showers • Fume Hoods • Housekeeping

4. Records A current Chemical Inventory

5. CHEMICAL NAME AMOUNT MANUF. ROOM LOCATION FACULTY DEPT. DATE or CAS freezer, shelf, etc.

6. Records A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory

7. SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1 - Product and Company Information Product Name SODIUM NITRATE CRYSTALLINE Product Number S5506 Company Sigma-Aldrich Address 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US Technical Phone: 800-325-5832 Fax: 800-325-5052 Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555 Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient Substance Name CAS # SARA 313 SODIUM NITRATE 7631-99-4 No Formula NaNO3 Synonyms Chile saltpeter * Cubic niter * Nitrate de sodium (French) * Nitratine * Nitric acid, sodium salt *

9. Records A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory Training records for lab personnel

10. Certificate of Laboratory Training Department: Date: Employee Trained: Employee Job Title:  ___ I understand the procedures that I am expected to perform, and am aware of any potential chemical and/or equipment hazards involved in working in this laboratory. ___ If I have any questions, I will contact the P.I. or Lab Manager before any chemicals are handled. ___ I know where the MSDSs for the chemicals in this laboratory are located and understand how to read them. ___ I know the location and use of safety materials such as spill kit, eyewash, safety shower, fume hood, fire extinguisher, etc. ___ I understand that my safety depends on the correct use of personal protective equipment such as eye goggles, gloves, lab coats, full shoes, etc. I understand how to use and will use this equipment. ___ I will not use equipment that is malfunctioning and will report the malfunction to the lab P.I. or lab Manager. ___ I understand how the chemicals in this laboratory are to used, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all regulations. Signature of Employee: Date: Signature of Principal Investigator:  Date:  Signature of CHO for this department: Date:

11. Records A current Chemical Inventory MSDS for each chemical in inventory Training records for lab personnel CHP available on-site

12. Front page of CHP for each P.I. I have read and understand the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Section ___, Addendums of Procedures. I know where Material Safety Data Sheets are found in this laboratory, and I understand that I may consult them at any time. If I have questions about the handling of any chemical I know I may ask the principal investigator, the Health Sciences Safety Office at 293-6924 ( during work hours) or Environmental Health and Safety at 293-3792, or, in an emergency, 293-4394 (Radio Dispatch, 24/7). Signature: Date: Signature: Date: Signature: Date:

13. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored

17. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled

18. Improper chemical container Labels

19. Proper chemical container Labels

20. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled • Personal Protective Equipment available

21. Gloves may be made of Latex, Neoprene, Nitrile, or PVC

22. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled • Personal Protective Equipment available • Gas tanks secured

23. Gas cylinders must be SECURED, and have an attached regulatorORsafety cap at all times.

24. Chemicals • Chemicals segregated and properly stored • All containers properly labeled • Personal Protective Equipment available • Gas tanks secured • Hazardous waste disposed of properly

26. Eyewashes & Showers • Records of regular testing • Physical Availability • Work orders submitted if needed

30. Fume Hoods • Functioning properly • Not used for long-term storage • Equipment in hood does not block the airflow

33. Housekeeping • Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab • Food stored in lab refrigerators • Material stored in the 18” clear area below line of sprinklers • Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall hazards • Benches with no clear workspace

37. Housekeeping • Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab • Food stored in lab refrigerators • Material stored in the 18” clear area below line of sprinklers • Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall hazards • Benches with no clear workspace

39. Housekeeping • Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab • Food stored in lab refrigerators • Material stored in the 18” clear area below line of sprinklers • Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall hazards • Benches with no clear workspace

41. Housekeeping • Evidence of eating or drinking in the lab • Food stored in lab refrigerators • Material stored in the 18” clear area below line of sprinklers • Aisles filled with potential slip/trip/fall hazards • Benches with no clear workspace

43. Who is Responsible? • Safety office and CHO are responsible for identifying deficiencies. • Principal Investigator • Chairperson • Dean

44. Consequences • “Imminent danger” • Letter and audits sent to CHO and chairperson • Potential fines from EPA and/or OSHA

45. WHY? • Our goal is to help you perform your duties as CHO in keeping the faculty, staff and students in your department as safe as possible. • We want to avoid penalties to the university by demonstrating a “good faith” effort to comply with all regulations.