Lab inspections are conducted on a routine basis to assist in compliance with regulations, to identify and correct general lab hazards, and to help ensure a safe work environment. Below is a summary of the top findings from our most recent inspection cycle (September 2016-August 2017), and recommended corrective actions.
| Item # | Item Description |
Item Type |
Recommended Corrective Action |
| 2.1 | Chemical Containers are Labeled with Full Chemical Name and Hazard |
Hazard Communication | Use pre-printed labels for common lab reagents. |
| 2.17 | Chemical with Special Hazards SOPs are Completed and Signed |
Training & Documentation | Use the following EHSO template to create SOPs for chemicals with special hazards: http://ehso.emory.edu/documents/written-lab-procedures-for-chemicals-with-special-hazards.pdfaAlternate: Adapt existing SOPs from UCLA center for laboratory safety (http://www.sop.ehs.ucla.edu) and adopt for your lab. |
| 1.2 | EHSO Training is Documented in Binder |
Training & Documentation | Use the EHSO training tracking template to record most recent training dates: http://ehso.emory.edu/content-forms/TrainingTrackingTemplate.xls |
| 2.3 | Chemical Waste Containers are Labeled | Waste | Use pre-printed labels for routine lab activities chemical waste (HPLC, cell staining): http://ehso.emory.edu/content-forms/ChemicalWasteLabel.doc |
| 6.1 | PPE Assessment Completed and Signed |
Training & Documentation | When onboarding new lab personnel, review the following PPE assessment with them: http://ehso.emory.edu/content-forms/PPE_Hazard_Assessment.dotx |
In addition, EHSO has recently updated the inspection “Cheat Sheet” to help researchers correct inspection findings for all items on our inspection form. Please find cheat sheet here: http://ehso.emory.edu/documents/lab-self-inspection-cheat-sheet.pdf
If you have any questions about inspection findings from your most recent inspection or self-inspection, please contact your Research Building Liaison at the following link: http://ehso.emory.edu/about/contact.html.
