Safety/Environmental Services
Email: mosserd @spcollege.edu
Phone: 341-3385
Workspaces are orderly and well lighted
Walkways and corridors are unobstructed
Good Housekeeping (clean and organized) and no water/mold stained ceiling tiles
Electrical, computer and phone cords not strung in walkways
Overhead objects positioned less than 6 feet 8 inches above the floor are padded and clearly marked with black/yellow caution striping
All faculty, staff and students are wearing proper personal protective equipment for task being performed, i.e. safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shield, gloves, hard hat, respirator, protective clothing, apron
Material safety data sheets current and readily available for reference by faculty and staff
Ladders and step stools are in good condition
Portable lamps and electrical equipment are in good condition
Multiple electrical power strips are not connected together in a series (daisy chaining) to reach an electrical receptacle.
Lunchrooms/break areas, refrigerators, microwave ovens are kept clean and in good condition
At least 3 ft. access around electrical panels (includes fire alarm panels)
GFCI receptacles are present near sinks/wet areas
Electrical junction and receptacle boxes are properly covered
Furniture is in good condition
Plumbing/drains clean and in good condition – no leaks, running water, damaged fixtures
Corridors and aisles not obstructed with furniture, shelving or other items that would impede emergency evacuation
Exits and emergency escape or rescue windows readily accessible (free of furniture and other items that may block access) and hardware works properly
Fire doors are not blocked open with wedges, blocks or
furniture (should be kept closed unless held open by fire alarm system magnetic
holders) (Fire doors are identified by a UL rated fire door label on the
hinge side of the door)
Exit lights working, unobstructed and battery backup functional
Emergency lights aimed correctly, unobstructed, and battery backup functional
Fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are visible and furniture or other items do not block access
Material safety data sheets current and readily available for reference by faculty and staff
Power strip or UPS/surge protectors used for electrical equipment – light gage extension cords are not permitted
Only portable heaters provided by Facilities Services are permitted
Electrical appliances in kitchen and break areas are in good condition, circuits not overloaded
No missing ceiling tiles or unprotected penetrations through ceilings
No open flames, candles, incense or heat activated deodorizing devices in office or classroom areas (except for science lab Bunsen burners or maintenance operations)
Good housekeeping - clean and organized
Wood scraps, oil and solvent soaked rags, and trash placed in proper containers
Workspaces are orderly and well lighted
Drill presses, table saws, etc. secured to floor and safety zones are marked around machines with yellow/black caution tape or paint striping
Machine guards are in place, in good condition and used properly
All faculty, staff and students are wearing proper personal protective equipment for task being performed, i.e. safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shield, gloves, hard hat, protective clothing, apron
Hand tools in good condition and stored properly
Ventilation and dust collection systems are in good condition and cleaned as needed
Walkways around equipment and furniture kept clear for easy access and emergency egress.
All chemicals are clearly labeled and stored correctly in flammable storage cabinets or chemical storage rooms
Material safety data sheets current and readily available for reference by faculty, staff and students
Fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are visible and furniture or other items do not block access
Electrical junction and receptacle boxes are properly covered
At least 3 ft. access around electrical panels (includes fire alarm panels)
Electrical cords and equipment maintained in good condition
Inoperable equipment properly tagged “out of service”
All faculty, staff and students are wearing proper personal protective equipment during lab exercises, i.e. safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shield, apron, gloves suitable for the exposure.
Personal dress of faculty, staff and students complies with lab safety practices, i.e. no open toed or cloth shoes, arms and legs not exposed, long hair tied back, no dangling jewelry that presents an entanglement hazard
Emergency eyewash and showers are readily accessible, clean and in working order
Fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first aid kits are in working order, readily accessible and furniture or other items do not block access
Copy of Chemical Spill Emergency Procedures for the site is posted in all labs
Master Control valves for gas, electricity, water and air are clearly labeled and operate properly.
Chemical and biohazard hazardous waste storage areas are kept locked and access is restricted to authorized faculty and staff
All chemicals are clearly labeled and stored correctly in chemical storage rooms, flammable storage cabinets, acid storage cabinets, and poison cabinets
Chemical prep rooms and equipment storage closets are clean, organized and aisle ways are kept clear for easy access and emergency egress.
All hazardous chemical wastes are clearly labeled and stored correctly.
Biohazard wastes are stored correctly in biohazard boxes with closed lids
No food or beverages are stored in laboratories, lab refrigerators or freezers
Note: If food is used for experiments, the containers must be clearly labeled to identify it as “Do Not Eat/Drink - This Food/Drink Is Not For Human Consumption”
Fume hood and biosafety cabinet sashes are kept in the closed position when not in use
Chemicals are not to be stored in fume hoods or biosafety cabinets.
Note: If experiments in progress require chemicals to remain in fume hoods, fume hoods must be run continuously for the duration of the experiment.
Access to all fire protection equipment is not blocked or obstructed by furniture, storage or euipment
Valid fire sprinkler system test/inspection tag is attached to sprinkler valve (inspected by vendor annually & monthly by Facilities Services staff)
Fire protection water valves are chained and locked in the correct normal position (open/closed) to prevent operation by unauthorized person.
Fire extinguishers are readily accessible, fully charged, checked monthly and annual inspection tag is current (inspected by vendor annually & monthly by Facilities Services staff)
Valid fire alarm system test/inspection tag is attached to each fire alarm panel (inspected by vendor annually & monthly by Facilities Services staff)
No storage of combustibles
At least 3 ft. access around electrical panels (includes fire alarm panels)
Good Housekeeping (clean and organized) and no water/mold stained ceiling tiles
Room is orderly and well lighted
Fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are visible and equipment or other items do not block access
Electrical junction and receptacle boxes are properly covered
Proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures in use
Inoperable equipment properly tagged “out of service”
Good Housekeeping (clean and organized) and no water/mold stained ceiling tiles
Room is orderly and well lighted
No chemicals stored above eye level
Material safety data sheets current and readily available for reference by staff
Electrical cords and equipment maintained in good condition
At least 3 ft. access around electrical panels
No uncovered electrical junction or receptacle boxes
Inoperable equipment properly tagged “out of service”
Good housekeeping - clean and organized
Wood scraps, oil and solvent soaked rags, and trash placed in proper containers
Workspaces are orderly and well lighted
Drill presses, table saws, etc. secured to floor and safety zones are marked around machines with yellow/black caution tape or paint striping
Machine guards are in place, in good condition and used properly
All staff are wearing proper personal protective equipment for task being performed, i.e. safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shield, gloves, respirator, hard hat, protective clothing, apron
Hand tools in good condition and stored properly
Ventilation and dust collection systems are in good condition and cleaned as needed
Walkways around equipment and furniture kept clear for easy access and emergency egress.
All chemicals are clearly labeled and stored correctly in flammable storage cabinets or chemical storage rooms
Material safety data sheets current and readily available for reference by faculty, staff and students
Fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers are visible and furniture or other items do not block access
Electrical junction and receptacle boxes are properly covered
At least 3 ft. access around electrical panels (includes fire alarm panels)
Electrical cords and equipment maintained in good condition
Inoperable equipment properly tagged “out of service”
Safety/Environmental
Services 11/02