Laboratory Equipment Checklist

Use the Laboratory Equipment Checklist to ensure equipment maintenance and safety, checking that all essential tools are present, functional, and properly calibrated before starting activities.

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Laboratory Equipment Checklist



General Equipment Safety & Maintenance

1. Is the electrical equipment tested, tagged, and up-to-date?


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2. Are all power leads, outlets, and switches in good condition (not broken)?


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3. Are extension leads or power boards used as designed (no temporary/makeshift leads, double adaptors, or overloading)?


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4. Is the guarding on the plant and equipment in good condition?


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5. Are emergency stops confirmed to be working?


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6. Are SWPs (Standard Work Procedures) available for instrumentation and equipment?


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7. Is frequently used equipment stored within easy reach between knee and shoulder height?


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8. Is materials handling equipment available for heavy or awkward items and loads?


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9. Are spaces between and under benches, cabinets, and equipment accessible for cleaning?


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Chemical & Storage Equipment

1. Are chemicals stored in appropriate containers?


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2. Are chemical containers labelled correctly (e.g., not handwritten, label contains chemical name and GHS pictogram)?


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3. Are dangerous goods cabinets used and maintained in accordance with the relevant standard (e.g., self-closing doors and bunding)?


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4. Are refrigerators used to store flammable materials intrinsically safe?


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5. Are refrigerators suitably labeled (e.g., no food, no drink, no flammables, biohazard)?


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6. Are spill kits available and maintained?


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7. Are carriers available to transport Winchesters and residue containers?


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Gas, Cryogenic & Ventilation Equipment

1. Are fume cupboards and biosafety cabinets tested and in date?


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2. Are compressed gas cylinder contents appropriately identified?


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3. Are gas cylinders secured appropriately by a bracket or chain?


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4. Are cylinders and pipes protected from mechanical damage?


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5. Is the regulator appropriate for the gas being used (e.g., stainless steel for corrosive gases)?


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6. Are gas lines labelled and free of leaks, kinks, and signs of wear?


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7. Do Dewars > 25 L have wheels and pressure release valves (cryogenics)?


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Radiation & Laser Equipment (Specialized Safety)

1. Is suitable radiation/contamination monitoring equipment available and in working condition?


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2. Is the monitoring equipment (for radiation) confirmed to have been calibrated, and is it on date?


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3. Are ionising equipment and X-ray generating machines contained in appropriate enclosures?


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4. Do these enclosures have interlocks preventing users from being inside when operational?


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5. Are visible and audible warning signals provided inside and outside enclosures before and during irradiation?


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6. Are fail-safe mechanisms provided to prevent the generation of X-rays?


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7. Are all warning symbols fixed, legible, and clearly visible on laser equipment?


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8. Is wavelength-specific eye protection readily available for laser operators?


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9. Is the guarding on lasers effective and in good condition?


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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