Checklist Phase 1 - Equipment


	Does the laboratory have a clear register of all the equipment present?	Activity
	Does the equipment register contain the following details for each piece of equipment? (tick off) Identity Label Serial number Manufacturer name Manufacturer’s contact person and contact details Service provider name Service provider’s contact person and contact details Date of purchase Date of putting into service Location Condition Frequency of maintenance Date of previous maintenance Date of next scheduled maintenance Remarks	Activity
	Is all critical equipment functional?	Activity
	Has the laboratory identified critical needs for specific pieces of equipment that must be present in order for the piece of equipment to function?	Activity
	Are SOPs present for all pieces of equipment?	Activity
	Are Equipment SOPs written in accordance with the procedure described in the Master SOP?	Activity
	Are Equipment SOPs stored at a logical location (near the equipment they have been written for), accessible to all staff members?	Activity
	Have staff members demonstrably read the SOPs that are relevant for them?	Activity

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