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Summary: To identify and address potential safety and health deficiencies and for regulatory compliance purposes, laboratories must be inspected as follows:
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| What to do? |
Where? |
When? |
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General Laboratory Inspection
[Printable form]
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For all laboratories |
At least quarterly (more frequently where determined appropriate by PI/Laboratory Supervisor).
- Retain records of inspection and any follow-up for at least 3 years.
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Hazardous Materials Storage Area Inspection
[Printable form] |
For rooms designated as hazardous materials storage areas (including shared/ common work areas and designated storage rooms) |
At least monthly.
- Retain records of inspection and any follow-up for at least 3 years.
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| Waste Accumulation Area Inspection
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For specially designated waste accumulation areas. Contact EH&S Chemical Waste Program at x5-7520 for more information. |
At least weekly.
- Retain records of inspection and any follow-up for at least 3 years.
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Controlled Substance Laboratory Inspection
[Printable form] |
For laboratories where controlled substances are used and/or stored (applicable to those labs enrolled under the institutional program). |
At least quarterly.
- Retain records of inspection and any follow-up for at least 1 year.
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Exempt Quantities CDC Select Agent Toxin Checklist
[Printable form] |
For laboratories where CDC select agents will used/ stored |
At least quarterly.
- Retain records of inspection and any follow-up for at least 1 year.
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Testing frequencies of safety-related equipment
(eyewashes, fume hoods, etc.) |
