Once the spill has occurred and been taken care of, it must be reported. The petroleum or other hazardous
spill must be reported immediately via the chain-of-command and cleaned up immediately after personal
safety precautions have been taken and notification to people in the area has been made IAW the ISCP, the
SPCC, and unit SOP.
PART H - INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR LABORATORY FACILITY AND
LABORATORY OPERATIONS
An inspection schedule should be developed as part of the SOP. For each area of laboratory operations
listed below, you should develop an inspection schedule to include each of the following areas:
Laboratory Testing Equipment.
Fire Extinguishers.
Ventilation Systems.
Electrical Systems.
Hazardous Materials Containers and Storage.
Laboratory Safety Equipment.
The inspection schedule will also include the following for each area:
Inspection Intervals (i.e. daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
Inspection Checklist.
Special instructions (so that inspections do not interfere with normal laboratory operations, holidays, or
other activities).
PART I - CONDUCT A PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE LABORATORY
An inspection of the laboratory and operations should be conducted IAW the laboratory SOP. For each area
of laboratory operations listed below, you should perform an inspection on a scheduled basis, to include each
of the following areas:
Laboratory Testing Equipment and Materials.
Equipment is clean.
No exposed wiring or other electrical hazards.
Materials are stored in the proper places and are usable.
Fire Extinguishers.
Extinguisher in designated location.
Pressure gage is operational.
Technical inspection tag is up to date.
Corrosion.
Distortion.
Weakening or degradation of seals.
Hose is not cracked, clogged, or otherwise inoperable.
Ventilation Systems.
Dirty filters or vents.
Blocked vents.
Fan(s) broken or otherwise not operational.
Electrical Systems.
Exposed wiring.
Unsafe connections, outlets, or connectors.
Wet areas or otherwise unsafe conditions.
Hazardous Materials Containers and Storage.
Cracked, corroded, open, or otherwise damaged containers.
Improper containers for materials.
Materials not stored according to regulations.
Acids and alkalis on high shelves.
Laboratory Safety Equipment.
Equipment is on hand and in required quantities.
Equipment is in good condition.
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