TOPICS   Introduction I. Signage & Chemical Storage II. Administrative III. General Biosafety Practices Standard Microbiological Practices IV. General Biosafety Practices Special Practices V. Biosafety Cabinets (BSCs) VI. Centrifuge VII. Autoclaves VIII. Administrative IX. Waste Disposal X. Sharps XI. Training

II. ADMINISTRATIVE  print this page Is an eyewash present in the lab? If NO, then An eyewash must be present in laboratories where hazardous chemical and biological agents are handled. Contact EHRS, 215.898.4453, if you need an eyewash. Is an emergency shower present in the lab or within 10 seconds travel time? If NO, then Emergency showers may be located in the lab, at the lab entrance or in the hall outside the lab. Check to make sure one is located within 10 seconds of travel time. Has the shower been inspected within the last year? If NO, then There should be an inspection tag on the shower with the initials of the inspection and the date inspected. Let the lab auditor know if the inspection was performed more than a year ago. Are lab coats worn in the lab? If NO, then The employer (principle investigator) must provide lab coats and lab coat laundering services at no cost to all employees who work in the lab. Lab coats should not be worn outside of the lab. Do lab workers wear inappropriate clothing such as short and sandals in the lab? If YES, then Shorts and sandals should not be worn under a lab coat. Is food or drink present in the lab or equipment corridor? If YES, then The storage or consumption of food in the laboratory is not permitted. Do staff understand the operation of fume hood alarms? If NO, then Lab staff should always check fume hood monitors for alarm conditions. Red lights (sometimes with audible alarms) indicate unsafe conditions and the hood should not be used. Report hood outage to your Building Administrator. back to top go to Section III, General Biosafety Practices »

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