2016/17 Biosafety Inspection Form Template

Lab Name

BUA #

Lab Contact

Building

Room #

Department

Name(s) of Inspector(s)

Inspection Date

Date

Please resolve all inspection issues (where a “No” box is checked within 30 days). Send an email to bso@berkeley.edu to confirm that issues have been resolved.

Section A. Training/Record Keeping

1. The BUA is readily accessible, either electronically or in hard copy.

Yes No N/A

Comments

2. Lab personnel are trained on spill response and reporting of spills.

Yes No N/A

Comments

3. New employees have completed "Research Group Recombinant/Non-Recombinant DNA" training and completion is documented.

Yes No N/A

Comments

4. All personnel have completed the required safety trainings.

Yes No N/A

Comments

Section B. General Lab Management

5. Hand washing sink is nearby, stocked with soap and paper towels, and regular use is encouraged.

Yes No N/A

Comments

6. Eating, drinking, storing food, etc. is prohibited in the lab and the policy is observed.

Yes No N/A

Comments

7. Lab furniture is non-porous and easy to clean.

Yes No N/A

Comments

8. Housekeeping is adequate.

Yes No N/A

Comments

9. Actively used work surfaces are disinfected daily.

Yes No N/A

Comments

10. An emergency eyewash/shower is available - the eyewash is tested monthly by lab personnel and the shower tested annually by PP-CS.

Yes No N/A

Comments

Section C. Personal Protective Equipment

11. Gloves are worn when working with hazardous materials/agents.

Yes No N/A

Comments

12. Latex/nitrile gloves are disposed of upon removal.

Yes No N/A

Comments

13. Alternatives to latex gloves are available (e.g. nitrile).

Yes No N/A

Comments

14. Lab coats/gowns are worn when working with hazardous materials/agents.

Yes No N/A

Comments

15. Eye/face protection is used when working with any hazardous materials or agents that may generate splashes or aerosols (pouring, blending, sonicating, etc.).

Yes No N/A

Comments

Section D. Waste Disposal

16. Solid BSL 1 waste is processed in an autoclave before being put in the trash.

Yes No N/A

Comments

17. Solid BSL 1 waste is labeled (e.g. "autoclave waste"," non-medical waste", "sharps").

Yes No N/A

Comments

18. Liquid BSL 1 waste is disinfected with bleach (10% final concentration) or processed in an autoclave before drain disposal.

Yes No N/A

Comments

19. No recapped needles were observed.

Yes No N/A

Comments

Overall Comments

This is a BSL-2 Lab.

Yes No