Laboratory

 Orientation  Checklist         Room  Number(s):  _______________  

EMERGENCY  PROCEDURES   Complete   N/A  
Fire  Alarm  Pull  Station   Show  location(s)  and  proper  activation  
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Fire  Extinguisher(s)   Show  location(s),  type(s),  proper  operation  
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Eye  Wash  Station   Show  location(s)  and  proper  operation  
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Safety  Shower(s)   Show  location(s)  and  proper  operation  
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First  Aid  Kits   Location(s)  and  description  of  contents  
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Spill  Procedures   Show  location  of  spill  kit(s)  and  describe  proper  procedures  
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Phone   Location(s),  dialing  instructions,  emergency  contact  numbers  
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Emergency  Response   Location  of  Emergency  Procedures  Quick  Reference  Guide;  go/er  
Plan   ☐   ☐  
Evacuation   Routes,  muster  points,  area  of  rescue;  turn  off  gas,  shut  hood  sash,  shut  door  as  time  
permits   ☐   ☐  
 
ENGINEERING  CONTROLS   Complete   N/A  
Chemical  Fume  Hood(s)   Demonstration  of  proper  use,  instruction  on  adjustable  controls,  sash  
height,  hood  alarm   ☐   ☐  
Biological  Safety   Demonstration  of  proper  use,  instruction  on  adjustable  controls  and  
Cabinet(s)   training  requirements  for  use   ☐   ☐  
Chemical  Storage   Location(s)  and  segregation  rules,  volume  limits  for  flammables  
Location(s)   ☐   ☐  
Gas  Cylinder  Storage   Show  location(s)  and  proper  use  
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Other  controls     Ex.  Glove  boxes,  snorkels,  gas  cabinets,  laminar  flow  benches.  
Demonstration  of  proper  use,  instruction  on  adjustable  controls.   ☐   ☐  
 
PERSONAL  PROTECTIVE  EQUIPMENT   Complete   N/A  
Dress  Code   Long  pants,  closed-­‐shoes,  no  loose  clothing  or  hair  
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Eye  Protection   Determine  if  goggles  or  safety  glasses  are  required  to  perform  laboratory  work.  
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Lab  Coat   Lab  coat  required  when  working  with  chemicals.  
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Gloves   Location(s),  provide  knowledge  and  resources  to  select  correct  type.    Instruct  proper  
procedure  to  don  and  doff.   ☐   ☐  
Lab  Specific    
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OTHER   Complete   N/A  
Working  Alone   This  is  discouraged.    Use  buddy  system.  
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Unattended   Notify  professor  if  leaving  an  experiment  running  unattended.    If  professor  
Operations   is  unavailable,  notify  chemical  hygiene  officer   ☐   ☐  
Safety  Data  Sheets   Demonstrate  electronic  access  and  information;  go/sds  
(SDSs)   ☐   ☐  
Safety  Websites   Location  and  content  of  EH&S  websites  (forms,  resources,  etc);  go/ehs,  
go/labsafety   ☐   ☐  
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Laboratory  Waste   Overview  of  laboratory  waste  procedures,  location  of  accumulation  area,  
proper  storage  requirements.   ☐   ☐  
Disposal  of  Sharps  &   Location(s)  of  sharps  and  broken  glass  disposal  boxes.  
Glass   ☐   ☐  
Liquid  Nitrogen   Location(s),  what  to  wear,  how  to  handle.  
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Chemical  Exposure   Permissible  exposure  limits,  signs  &  symptoms  
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LABORATORY  SPECIFIC    (please  fill  in  accordingly)   Complete  
   
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Trainer/PI  Name:  ________________________________________________________________________________  
 
Trainer/PI  Signature:  _____________________________________________________________________________  
 
 
Trainee  Name:  __________________________________________________________________________________  
 
Trainee  Signature:  _______________________________________________________________________________  
 
 
Date:  _____________________________                       Course  Number  (if  applicable):  _____________________