Microbiology Part:

Sl # CRITERION OF CHECK YES NO NA REMARKS

 Laboratory Safety Inspection
Biosafety cabinets not used for general storage.

Hazardous substances identified which may cause harm by

inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption or contact

Caution labels and signs used to warn of Biohazard materials

each container for a hazardous substance (i.e. bottles, storage

tanks,) labeled with product identity and a hazard warning

All spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up

promptly
Cryogenic materials stored properly and proper PPE available.
Media/Reagents purchased in amounts that can be used within a
reasonable time.
Media/Reagents stocks purged of old, out-dated, and unusable
chemicals.
 Biological Safety (BL 2)
Lab access restricted when working with infectious agents.
Appropriate Biological Safety Level sign posted.
Equipment is producing ultra-violet radiation properly shielded
Lab personnel advised of hazards and required immunizations.
Equipment & work surfaces disinfected regularly, after work
with agents or spills.
Access restricted to Select Agents and Select Agents properly
secured.
All spaces accessible for cleaning and are easily cleaned. No
carpets or rugs.
Insect and rodent control program in place.
Biosafety Cabinet (Class II) or other containment device used
when appropriate.
Centrifuge safety caps/cups are utilized.
 Mechanical pipetting devices are utilized.
Autoclave efficacies are verified & documented.
 Environment
Effective erosion controls in place
Effective waste/spoil management in place
Liquids stored to prevent spillage
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Infection Control

Employees aware of specific workplace practices to follow when

appropriate (Hand washing, handling sharp instruments, disposal
of contaminated materials, reusable equipment.)

Facilities/equipment comply with workplace practices available,

such as hand-washing sinks, biohazard tags and labels, needle
containers, detergents/disinfectants to clean up spills

All equipment and environment and working surfaces cleaned

and disinfected after contact with blood or potentially infectious
materials

Infectious waste placed in closable, leak proof containers or

biohazard bags with proper labels
 General Work Environment
All worksites clean and orderly
Temperature is comfortable in the work area (not too hot or too
cold

humidity (air dryness) is kept at a comfortable level in the work

area

Noise levels in the facilities are within acceptable levels

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Approved respirators provided for regular or emergency use

where needed
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Portable (Power Operated) Tools & Equipment

Portable equipments provided with appropriate safety guards

Power tools used with the correct shield, guard or attachment

recommended by the manufacturer

All cord-connected, electrically operated tools and equipment

effectively grounded or of the approved double insulated type
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Equipment/Machine Operation

Training program to instruct employees on safe methods of

machine operation

Adequate supervision to ensure that employees are following safe

machine operating procedures

All machinery and equipment kept clean and properly

maintained

All emergency stop buttons colored red

Machinery guards secure and so arranged that they do not offer a

hazard in their use
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Sanitizing & Clothing

Employees prohibited from smoking or eating in any area where

contaminates are present that could be injurious if ingested

Personal protective clothing or equipment, that employees are

required to wear or use, of a type capable of being easily cleaned
and disinfected

When employees are required to change from street clothing into

protective clothing, is a clean changeroom with separate storage
facility for street and protective clothing provided