Lab Safety

Yearly Inspections

The Regulatory Office and The Office of Environmental Health & Safety jointly conduct annual inspections of the hospital CAP accredited laboratories to ensure compliance with the following areas:

Documents & Training
Hazard Communication
Emergency & Safety Information
Fire Safety
General Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Housekeeping
Chemical Storage & Compatibility
BioSafety Cabinets
Fume Hoods
Chemical Waste Disposal & Transport
Seismic Safety
Mechanical and Electrical Safety
Security

Reference:
Laboratory Inspection Checklist

Risk Assessments

When it is challenging for a laboratory to meet a specific standard, a risk assessment process can be utilized to evaluate the potential risk of not meeting the standard.

Please contact The Office of Environmental Health & Safety if a risk assessment is needed.