Your Audit Reports Helpful Links:

Laboratory Audit Home

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

Fire Safety  

Fires can destroy years of research, put your laboratory out of service for extended periods of time, cause significant financial impact on the University and result in serious injuries or death. To reduce the risk of fire, follow these simple work practices: 

• Store flammable liquids in a flammable storage cabinet
• Keep flammable liquids and gases away from sources of ignition such as electrical outlets and open flames
• Take out of service equipment with damaged electrical wiring
• Do not hang items from sprinkler heads
• Do not store flammable liquids in non-explosion proof refrigerators
• Make sure emergency exits are not blocked
• Evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds 

Audit Findings:

• Sprinkler heads are obstructed
• Combustibles within 18" of ceiling
• Fire extinguisher inaccessible
• Fire extinguisher not tested annually