Chemical Storage Area Inspection

 
 

Building:____________ Room#:____________ Lab #:______________

Lab Manager:______________PI:_______________Department:______________

Performed By:______________________

Inspection Date:_____________________
 
 

A. Container Condition

1. Containers In Approved Areas                                                      Y N NA Comments:

a. Flammable Storage Cabinet                                                         Y N NA Comments:

2. Containers Properly Segregated According To Compatilbility Y N NA Comments:

3. Adequate Aisle Space Maintained                                               Y N NA Comments:

4. Containers In Good Condition                                                       Y N NA Comments:

(no holes, excessive expansion, rust build-up etc.)

5. Containers Properly Closed                                                           Y N NA Comments:

6. Containers Properly Labeled With Labels Visible                       Y N NA Comments:

7. Container Contents Identified                                                         Y N NA Comments:
 
 
 
 

B. Chemicals

1. Smallest Amount Needed For Adequate Usage                         Y N NA Comments:

2. Flammables Do Not Exceed 1 Gallon                                           Y N NA Comments:

3. Incompatible Chemicals Segregated                                            Y N NA Comments:
 
 

C. Environment

1. Suitable Temperature For Chemicals Being Stored                    Y N NA Comments:

2. Generally Good Housekeeping                                                       Y N NA Comments:
 
 

D. Spill Control

1. Check Area For Spillage                                                                  Y N NA Comments:

2. Area Clear Of Obstructions                                                              Y N NA Comments:

3. Spill Containment Area Has No Leaks                                           Y N NA Comments:

4. Check Level Of Spill Control Sump                                                 Y N NA Comments:

5. Spill Control Materials Available                                                      Y N NA Comments:

6. Unbreakable Secondary Containers In Use                                   Y N NA Comments:

7. Chemical Storage In Hood                                                               Y N NA Comments:

8. Corrosives Suitably Contained                                                        Y N NA Comments:
 
 

E. Facility Control/ Emergency Preparedness

1. Area Warning Signs Present, Unobstructed, and legible              Y N NA Comments:

a. Suitable Signage On Doors                                                              Y N NA Comments:

b. No Eating Or Drinking Signs Within Area                                       Y N NA Comments:

c. Safety Glasses Signs Within Area                                                   Y N NA Comments:

2. Controlled Access Measures In Tact                                               Y N NA Comments:

3. Fire Control Equipment Up To Date                                                Y N NA Comments:

a. Last Date Of Inspection________________________

4. Drums With Flammable Contents Are Grounded Properly           Y N NA Comments:

5. Eye Wash And Safety Shower Operational                                    Y N NA Comments:

a. Eye Wash Last Date Of Inspection_______________

b. Safety Shower Last Date Of Inspection___________

6. Contingency Plan Posted                                                                 Y N NA Comments:

7. Hoods In Good Operating Condition                                               Y N NA Comments:

8. MSDS File Available                                                                         Y N NA Comments:

9. Emergency Numbers On Or Near Phone                                        Y N NA Comments:

10. Appropriate Waste Receptacles                                                    Y N NA Comments: