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Workplace Safety Survey
Building ______________ Department ________________ Room(s) _______________ Contact Person ________________________
Inspection Performed by _____________________________ Date: ________________________
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Chemical Storage & Safety
Chemical containers properly labeled, stored, & closed when not in use.1
Chemicals segregated and stored by compatibility.2
Peroxide formers dated at purchase and again upon opening.3
Peroxide formers disposed of within proper time frames.4
Secondary containment used where appropriate.5
Vacuum equipment trapped and/or filtered.6
Chemical storage areas free of ignition sources.7
Refrigerators/Freezers properly labeled.8
Refrigerators/Freezers properly rated if flammable liquids are stored within.9
Fume hoods and/or biosafety cabinets not used for general storage.10
Cryogenic materials stored properly and proper PPE available.11
Flammable liquids in containers over 4 L are in approved safety cans.12
Corrosive storage cabinet used if more than 10 gal of corrosives present.13
Chemicals purchased in amounts that can be used within a reasonable time.14
Chemical stocks purged of old, out-dated, and unusable chemicals.15
Chemical inventory up to date and copy sent to EH&S.16
Compressed Air and Compressed Gases
Air compressors equipped with pressure gauges and pressure relief valves.1
Compressed air piping, hoses and fittings in good condition.2
Compressed air 30 psi or less for machine/parts cleaning, 10 psi for clothing.3
Compressed air cleaning nozzles with chip/particle deflection device.4
Gas cylinders w/30 lb or more water capacity have valve protection capability.5
Gas cylinders legibly marked as to their contents.6
Gas cylinders stored away from high heat, flames, etc.7
Gas cylinders stored in secure area and secured from tipping or falling.8
Gas cylinders transported on cylinder carts.9
When in use, gas cylinders kept away from elevators, stairs, and ramps.10
Valve protectors used when cylinders not in use or when being transported.11
Liquefied gas cylinders (acetylene) always shipped and stored valve-end up.12