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Lab Safety Inspections & Walkthroughs

Regular inspections and safety audits that catch problems before regulators do.

Inspections aren't just a regulatory exercise — they're the fastest way to surface problems before they become incidents or citations. Our walkthroughs use the same checklists regulators use, plus the operational nuance we've developed on the receiving end of real inspections.

What you get

Routine lab inspections

Thorough checks for safety, chemical storage, PPE, equipment, and housekeeping compliance.

Safety walkthroughs

On-site evaluations with lab and ops stakeholders — identifying risks and closing gaps live.

Compliance reports

Detailed reports with prioritized, actionable corrective actions — not vague recommendations.

When you need this

Common triggers

If any of these sound familiar, this is the service to talk to us about.

  • You haven't had a structured EHS walkthrough in the last quarter.
  • A major project, scale-up, or new chemistry has changed your hazard profile.
  • You want an unbiased baseline before an expected external inspection.
  • You need documentation of routine inspections for your insurance carrier or landlord.

Scope

What's included

Quarterly (or monthly) on-site inspection covering chemical storage, waste, PPE, signage, and safety equipment.
Photo-documented findings with prioritized severity ratings.
Corrective action plan with owners and due dates.
Close-out verification on prior findings.
Pre-inspection dry run before known regulator visits.

Engagement rhythm

Typical timeline

  1. Day 1

    Scheduled on-site walkthrough (typically 3–6 hours)

  2. Within 5 business days

    Written inspection report delivered

  3. Ongoing

    Recurring cadence aligned to your risk profile

Regulatory coverage

Standards this service keeps you aligned with

OSHA 1910Cal/OSHA Title 8EPA RCRALocal fire codeLandlord / insurer requirements

Seen in the field

Related case study

Phase II, preparing for a regulator visitBerkeley, CA

Hazardous waste turnaround for a small-molecule pharma developer

A routine internal review surfaced multiple hazwaste issues — mislabeled accumulation containers, undocumented satellite accumulation areas, and a 90-day container about to go over. A regulator visit was on the calendar for the following month.

Read the case study

Ready to scope this out?

Tell us about your site and we'll come back with what's involved, a realistic timeline, and a clear next step.

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