Your Audit Reports Helpful Links:

EHS Laboratory Audit Checklist

UMB Chemical Hygiene Plan

OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard 

Have all your people received safety and health training? If not, they can go to the following link and take our online safety training.

Online Laboratory Safety Training 

If you have questions, please contact: 

Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

Electrical Hazards

Simply put, electricity can kill. It is also a leading cause of fires in laboratories. Types of electrical injuries include electrocution (fatal), electric shock, burns, and falls caused as a result of contact with electrical energy. Tips for working safely with electricity in your laboratory include:

• Immediately take out-of-service equipment with frayed wires
• Immediately take out-of-service equipment that is giving off smoke or causes a tingling sensation when touched
• Store flammable liquids and gases away from electrical sources
• Keep electrical cords away from sources of water
• Do not use extension cords in place of permanent wiring

Audit Finding:

• Electrical panels are blocked
• Electrical cords are damaged
• Extension cords in use