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Faculty of Engineering (FOE) Occupational Safety and Hazard (OSH) SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Only items related to the laboratory are shown. The following list includes the items checked by MMU OSH auditor. The lab staff and person in chargeof the lab shall make the inspection and verified by lab supervisor. This signed hardcopy report should be filed in the lab for auditor inspection. The labinspection shall be conducted every quarter to prepare for the MMU internal OSH audit.

INSPECTORS: DATE: Person in Charge/Lab Staff:

Lab SupervisorBUILDING and Block:

LAB:

Location / FloorS = Satisfactory (needs no attention)A = Acceptable (may require some action)U = Unsatisfactory (requires immediate attention)

LG G 1st 2nd 3rd 4thExtra Notes / Observation

If unsatisfactory (U), please explain action doneand its result

1. FIRE SAFETY1. Are all fire extinguishers visible and readily

accessible?2. Are all fire doors closed?3. Is the corridor clear from all material that might be

an obstruction during emergency?4. Are the stairways clear of all materials?5. Are the exit doors clearly marked and readily

accessible?6. Are fire sprinklers clean and have at least 18” of

clear space underneath?7. Are the fire control equipments regularly tested?8. Is fire control equipment appropriate for the type of

fire it must control?9. Are building evacuation exit direction displayed in

the lab?2. CIVIL and OVERALL SAFETY

1. Does the building appear to be in good condition?

2. Is building free from signs of vandalism?

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3. Are exterior walls / windows free from cracks orbroken panes?

4. Is the building free from signs of interior/exteriordamage?

5. Are all sewers clean out caps in place?6. Are safety poster, manual, rules and procedure

adequate?

3. ELECRICAL SAFETY1. Is all equipment in safe working condition?

Equipment manual is available in the lab?2. Is any cord frayed, cracked or damaged?3. Is there any extension cord being used on a

permanent basis? If yes, does the maximum load ofthe extension cord exceeded.Extension cord is only for TEMPORARY use in thelab. Multi-plug should only be used for officeequipment such as computer and printer.Quick tip: if your appliance indicates that it uses 5amps at 125 volts, then its wattage rating is 625W(5x125). Add up if you connect more than oneappliance to the external cord.

4. Are all outlets and switches working properly?5. Are circuit breaker periodically turned off and on for

inspection?6. Is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) installed

and tested periodically?7. Is there any missing box covers, faceplates or broken

plugs?8. Are electrical or telephone cords exposed in areas

where employees walk?9. Is electrical wiring properly concealed?10. Are combustible material such as cardboard and

paper separated from electrical point?11. Has the lab staff been trained on electrical safety

procedure?

4. CLEANLINESS /HOUSEKEEPING

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5S principle is recommendedhttp://elseinc.com/5S-Principles.html

1. Is waste material properly disposed?2. Are there proper storage area for loose tools and

consumable item?3. Are waste bins provided adequately?

4. Is there loose material and debris scattered in the lab?

5. Are the floors slippery, oily or wet?

6. Are all debris cleared daily?

7. Is the workspace clean and tidy?

5. MATERIAL STORAGE

Guideline on material storage and handlingOSHA2236www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2236.pdf

1. Are materials neatly and safely stored?2. Are storage shelves overloaded or beyond their rated

capacity?3. Are large and heavy objects stored on lower shelves?

Large and heavy objects should be stored on lowershelf.

4. Are passageways and work areas clear ofobstructions?

5. Are materials labeled and stored safely?

LABORATORY / CHEMICAL SAFETY

Guideline on storage of hazardous chemicalhttp://www.ehs.berkeley.edu/pubs/chemicalstoragebooklet.pdf1. Are lab areas clean, orderly arranged and free of

physical hazards?2. Are Personal Protective Equipment available and

used when required?

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3. Are laboratory safety manual readily accessible?

4. Is First Aid kit in place?5. Are walkways and safety equipment clear of

obstructions?6. Is there a Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) for the

chemical products used in the lab?7. Are all chemical container labeled and stored

properly?8. Are all incompatible chemicals stored separately?

Note that acid and alkaline chemical should not bestored together.

9. Are all flammable chemicals stored separately andproperly?

10. Are all chemicals stored off the floor?11. Are inventory record of chemical and disposal record

available?12. Are all chemicals within expiration date?13. Are there any food and beverages in the lab working

area or lab refrigerators?14. Has the lab staff been trained on the proper handling

of chemical material?

Safety Equipment Tick ifavailable

Emergency LightExit LightFire ExtinguisherFire Hose Reel

** Fire Extinguisher expired on __________

Safety check report prepared by (lab staff or person in charge)

__________________________SignatureName:Staff ID:Date

Safety check report verified by (lab supervisor)

__________________________SignatureName:Staff ID:Date

Safety report is checked by (internal auditor)

__________________________SignatureName:Staff ID:Date