Performance Verification of Engineering Controls and Safety Equipment

Summary: Engineering controls and equipment must function properly at all times in order to protect the health and safety of laboratory employees. This equipment must be tested according to the following schedule:

Equipment
Testing Frequency
(minimum)
Responsible Party
Standard
*Eyewash Monthly Plumbing Shop

ANSI Z358.1 - 1990

*Safety shower Monthly Plumbing Shop

ANSI Z358.1 - 1990

*Fume hoods
*Glove boxes
*Gas Cabinets

Annually

HVAC Shop
Laboratory
HVAC Shop

8CCR 5154.1

ANSI/AIHAZ9.5 - 1992

ANSI/ASHRAE 110 – 1985

8 CCR 5143(a)(5)

HVAC system Annually HVAC Shop

Per design specifications

Fire extinguishers

Visual Inspection monthly

Service annually

Fire Inspection Shop

19CCR 574.1

* Note: It is the responsibility of users to check inspection tags to make sure inspections are current before using.

 

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