Does the laboratory have an effective health and safety program documented in a manual?
At minimum, the manual should include a written bloodborne pathogen, chemical hygiene, and waste management program. Review laboratory safety manual for minimum requirements. • Does the laboratory provide and document health and safety awareness training to its personnel, which includes at minimum bloodborne pathogen and chemical hygiene? Review the laboratory training records. • Is an individual designated as the health and safety manager? Identify individual. • Is the health and safety program monitored regularly and reviewed annually to ensure that its requirements are being met? Check for record of an annual internal review or inspection. • Does the laboratory have procedures in place to document, investigate, and take appropriate corrective action when an employee has been injured or exposed to a hazardous material, including blood or other potentially infectious material? Verify procedure(s). • Does the laboratory have an emergency and fire protection plan to ensure safety in the
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