Does the laboratory provide a documented training program for chemical hygiene/hazard communication?
Review the training records. • Do laboratory personnel have access to up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the chemicals used in the laboratory? Look for location of MSDS files. Ask laboratory staff if they are aware of the location of the MSDS files. • Does the laboratory maintain a current chemical inventory? • Does the laboratory have proper equipment and material readily accessible for the handling of carcinogenic, toxic, and/or other dangerous material spills? Identify location of spill kits supplies. Do the employees know the location of the spill kits and are they readily accessible? Are the spill kits appropriate for the hazards present? • Have personnel been instructed on how to respond in the event of a chemical spill? Have laboratory personnel discuss the laboratory’s spill response procedures. • Is appropriate space provided for safe storage of volatile, flammable, explosive, and other hazardous materials? Verify that flammable storage cabinets are available fo
