Laboratory Safety Checklist

The following checklist applies to general laboratory activities. There are more specific requirements under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard – 29 CFR 1910.1200 and Laboratory Standard – 29 CFR 1910.1450.
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Broken glass containers not in use

Expired first aid supplies

Chemical containers and labels are compromised or illegible

Eyewash missing or has degrading covers

Chemicals stored alphabetically

Flammable safety cans have flame arrester removed

Chemicals that degrade/decompose (such as peroxides and peroxide formers) are not dated

Goggles not used for handling liquids

Concentrated nitric acid and concentrated acetic stored together

Incompatible gas cylinders stored together

Containers labeled improperly

MSDSs unavailable and/or out-of-date

Current chemical inventory list out-of-date

No logbook for weekly eyewash inspections

Electrical cords used for permanent installations

Old, expired, and/or hazardous chemicals left in inventory when they should be removed because they are unneeded

Synthesized sample labeling not traceable to laboratory notebook


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