Audit Checklists and Follow Up

Audit Checklists, Common Findings, Corrective Actions

See the General and Radioactive Lab Audit Checklists below for a list of the commonly cited findings, as well as their corrective actions.

These lists can be used as a self-check resource prior to an inspection as well as throughout the year. Contact EHS at (410) 706-7055 or ehsaudits@umaryland.edu if you have any questions about the findings or resolutions.

The Most Commonly Cited Findings are:

  • Chemical labeling inadequate or missing
  • Eyewash concerns identified
  • Secondary containment concerns
  • Corrosive chemicals stored above eye level
  • Updated door sign not posted
  • Chemical storage compatibility issues
  • Reusing disposable gloves
  • Needles being recapped
  • Flammables found in household refrigerators
  • Compressed gases not secured
  • Biosafety cabinet certification past due
  • Biohazard trash too full
  • Evidence of eating and drinking
  • Items stored less than 18 inches from ceiling or sprinkler head
  • Unprotected sharps are in the laboratory

Here are some helpful documents to post in your lab: