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).
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.
Equipment is in the proper location.
Hazardous Materials Spill Containment and Clean-Up Materials and Equipment.
Materials and equipment are on hand in required quantities.
Materials and equipment are in the proper location.
The above visual inspections should be accomplished on a daily basis prior to beginning daily laboratory
operations. More detailed operational inspections should be scheduled and accomplished according to local unit
policy by qualified personnel.
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