Faculty of Engineering (FOE) Occupational Safety and Hazard (OSH) SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Only items related to the laboratory are shown. The following list includes the items checked by MMU OSH auditor. The lab staff and person in charge
of the lab shall make the inspection and verified by lab supervisor. This signed hardcopy report should be filed in the lab for auditor inspection. The lab
inspection shall be conducted every quarter to prepare for the MMU internal OSH audit.
INSPECTORS:

Person in Charge/Lab Staff:

DATE:

Location / Floor

BUILDING and Block:

LAB:

S = Satisfactory (needs no attention)

A = Acceptable (may require some action)
U = Unsatisfactory (requires immediate attention)

LG
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Lab Supervisor
Extra Notes / Observation
If unsatisfactory (U), please explain action done
and its result

FIRE SAFETY
Are all fire extinguishers visible and readily
accessible?
Are all fire doors closed?
Is the corridor clear from all material that might be
an obstruction during emergency?
Are the stairways clear of all materials?
Are the exit doors clearly marked and readily
accessible?
Are fire sprinklers clean and have at least 18 of
clear space underneath?
Are the fire control equipments regularly tested?
Is fire control equipment appropriate for the type of
fire it must control?
Are building evacuation exit direction displayed in
the lab?

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CIVIL and OVERALL SAFETY

1.

Does the building appear to be in good condition?

2.

Is building free from signs of vandalism?

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Are exterior walls / windows free from cracks or

broken panes?
Is the building free from signs of interior/exterior
damage?
Are all sewers clean out caps in place?
Are safety poster, manual, rules and procedure
adequate?

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ELECRICAL SAFETY
Is all equipment in safe working condition?
Equipment manual is available in the lab?

2.

Is any cord frayed, cracked or damaged?

3.

Is there any extension cord being used on a

permanent basis? If yes, does the maximum load of
the extension cord exceeded.
Extension cord is only for TEMPORARY use in the
lab. Multi-plug should only be used for office
equipment such as computer and printer.
Quick tip: if your appliance indicates that it uses 5
amps at 125 volts, then its wattage rating is 625W
(5x125). Add up if you connect more than one
appliance to the external cord.
4. Are all outlets and switches working properly?
5. Are circuit breaker periodically turned off and on for
inspection?
6. Is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) installed
and tested periodically?
7. Is there any missing box covers, faceplates or broken
plugs?
8. Are electrical or telephone cords exposed in areas
where employees walk?
9. Is electrical wiring properly concealed?
10. Are combustible material such as cardboard and
paper separated from electrical point?
11. Has the lab staff been trained on electrical safety
procedure?
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CLEANLINESS /HOUSEKEEPING

5S principle is recommended
http://elseinc.com/5S-Principles.html
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Is waste material properly disposed?

Are there proper storage area for loose tools and
consumable item?
Are waste bins provided adequately?

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Is there loose material and debris scattered in the lab?

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Are the floors slippery, oily or wet?

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Are all debris cleared daily?

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Is the workspace clean and tidy?

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MATERIAL STORAGE
Guideline on material storage and handling
OSHA2236

www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2236.pdf
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Are materials neatly and safely stored?

Are storage shelves overloaded or beyond their rated
capacity?
Are large and heavy objects stored on lower shelves?
Large and heavy objects should be stored on lower
shelf.
Are passageways and work areas clear of
obstructions?
Are materials labeled and stored safely?

LABORATORY / CHEMICAL SAFETY

Guideline on storage of hazardous chemical

http://www.ehs.berkeley.edu/pubs/chemicalstor
agebooklet.pdf
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Are lab areas clean, orderly arranged and free of

physical hazards?
Are Personal Protective Equipment available and
used when required?

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Are laboratory safety manual readily accessible?

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Is First Aid kit in place?

Are walkways and safety equipment clear of
obstructions?
Is there a Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) for the
chemical products used in the lab?
Are all chemical container labeled and stored
properly?
Are all incompatible chemicals stored separately?
Note that acid and alkaline chemical should not be
stored together.
Are all flammable chemicals stored separately and
properly?
Are all chemicals stored off the floor?
Are inventory record of chemical and disposal record
available?
Are all chemicals within expiration date?
Are there any food and beverages in the lab working
area or lab refrigerators?
Has the lab staff been trained on the proper handling
of chemical material?

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Safety Equipment
Emergency Light
Exit Light
Fire Extinguisher
Fire Hose Reel

Tick if
available

** Fire Extinguisher expired on __________

Safety check report prepared by (lab staff or person in charge)

__________________________
Signature
Name:
Staff ID:
Date

Safety check report verified by (lab supervisor)

Safety report is checked by (internal auditor)

__________________________
Signature
Name:
Staff ID:
Date

__________________________
Signature
Name:
Staff ID:
Date