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Follow-up Inspections
Whether or not EHS conducts a follow-up inspection is determined by the Lab Audit Team. The notification of a need for a follow-up inspection will be included in the Laboratory Safety Audit Report. The follow-up inspection is to ensure that all violations for that lab are addressed. The follow-up will be scheduled no later than 30 days after receiving the Laboratory Safety Audit Report or by appointment. We encourage at least one member of the laboratory to be present at the time of the follow-up.
Violations that would prompt a follow-up inspection:
- Poor housekeeping
- Electrical cords are damaged
- Biohazardous waste stored in public areas
- Chemical or radioactive waste was found in the Biohazardous waste
- Chemical containers unlabeled or labeled improperly
- Chemical containers are in poor condition
- Chemicals not segregated by compatibility
- Acids are stored with flammables
- Oxidizers are stored with flammables
- Water-reactive chemicals are stored near water
- Peroxide-forming chemicals not dated upon receipt and opening
- Peroxide-forming chemicals stored beyond expiration date
- Unauthorized radioactive material is present in the lab
- Biosafety cabinets not tested annually
- Chemical waste not labeled with constituents and date
- Chemical waste containers in poor condition
- Chemical waste containers open or unsealed
- Chemical waste is stored in excess of regulatory limits
- Sprinkler heads are obstructed
- Combustibles within 18 inches of ceiling
Audit Response Examples
The results of the audits are posted on the MyEHS web site at: https://www.ehs2.umaryland.edu/myehs/myehs/index.cfm
Please go to this site and login or register with MyEHS. Once in MyEHS, click on the online lab audit reports link and follow the instructions outlined on that page. You may need to update your MyEHS registration to include your (6 digit) employee I.D. number to view your audits.
Please note this is a new system. Call EHS at 410-706-7207 and ask for Frederick Rowe if you have any problems.
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