Lab Safety Audit Report & progress

5. Material Safety Data Sheet:
Majority of the labs are not maintaining the Material Safety Data Sheet in their respective
laboratories.
Hard copy of all the MSDS have to be made available all the time in the Lab. Keeping the soft copy of
the MSDS is not recommended as it could be difficult to get it in case of computer hard disk or
network failure.
6. Keeping Excessive Quantity of chemicals
It is observed that number of Laboratories are keeping at least 6 months stock of chemicals
(flammables, corrosives, solids etc) due to the immense delay in getting it. Currently the
procurement process is lengthy and hence, the chemical procurement is delayed immensely. This has
prompted the lab to keep big quantity as a stock.
This poses a big risk as most of the labs are facing space/store shortage issue. Accumulating
hazardous chemicals in bulk quantity is really matter of concern as the condition & kind of facility
inside the store to keep such quantity poses enormous risk.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
a. It is observed that most of the labs are not using the PPEs (lab coats, gloves, goggles etc) all
the time due to the reason that there is no standard lab safety policy available to follow
uniformly.
b. Most of the labs do not have stock of appropriate personal protective equipment such as
goggles, respiratory protections, gloves for different kind of chemicals etc.
This matter should be given utmost priority and strictly be implemented as it could pose a
real threat to individuals’ health in the long run. Lab safety training should be provided to all
laboratory staff to create awareness on lab safety and best practices.
Review & assess the requirements and quantity of PPE’s for each lab by the department head
and procure as per the individual lab requirements (eye wash, eye protection equipment,
special hand gloves, etc).
8. Eye Wash Solution Kit:
Most of the laboratories Eye wash solution kit was found to be empty.
A new set of Eye wash solution kit has to be provided. It should be filled regularly to ensure that the
solution is available in case of emergency.
9. Fire Extinguisher:
Fire Extinguisher is not provided to all the labs. Many labs are yet to have the fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguisher has to be provided and it is highly recommended to mount it on the wall as it will be
easier to locate and handle it.