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by ferret
13 May 2019, 13:31
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: STORAGE OF SODIUM METAL
Replies: 19
Views: 11496

Re: STORAGE OF SODIUM METAL

Thanks for all the replies. I cut a few pieces and stored them in Kerosene for now but will purchase light paraffin oil for the next lot. I had some stored in paraffin oil and when it was used it released a lot of gas. The pieces stored in Kerosene reacted the way they are supposed too.
by ferret
09 May 2019, 09:02
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: STORAGE OF SODIUM METAL
Replies: 19
Views: 11496

Re: STORAGE OF SODIUM METAL

I am cutting up small pieces of Sodium Metal and storing in a small jar for use in Lab pracs. I don't have any paraffin oil to put it in, Google tells me that it can be stored in Kerosene? Any thoughts on this?
by ferret
27 Mar 2018, 12:54
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Replies: 45
Views: 25187

Re: PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Hi
Just wondering what goals you are putting in your PDP? As there is no training in Science that's a dead end. Are you just writing down what you want to achieve in your school/prep area?
Cheers
by ferret
06 Feb 2018, 11:56
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Collection of Hazardous waste in NSW
Replies: 49
Views: 24947

Re: Collection of Hazardous waste in NSW

Hi all, I organised a chemical pick up for my school through Transpacific back in 2015. I sent them a detailed list of what I had and the individual weight including the packaging. They arrived with special barrels for different categories of chemicals.It was quick and well managed. The cost for the...
by ferret
08 Sep 2017, 12:30
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: LASER POINTERS
Replies: 11
Views: 5479

Re: LASER POINTERS

Thanks for the information, I just pulled ours out and had a look luckily it's only 0.8mW. It's a Metrologic Neon Laser and we still have the original code of practice from 1975...
by ferret
14 Aug 2017, 11:31
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: multi- well glass tiles
Replies: 10
Views: 6180

Re: multi- well glass tiles

Hi, I have typed the chemicals up in a table format and laminated it (10 copies). Just wipe them clean and ready for the next group and next year. :D
by ferret
18 Nov 2016, 13:57
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Labelling
Replies: 6
Views: 5571

Re: Labelling

Hi If you are working in a DoE school there was a directive in schoolbiz Week 7 Term 2 in school administration category. "Schools are requested not to undertake any relabeling of stock". Additional information will be published in 2017.However I have relabeled my stock with a GHS label fo...
by ferret
31 Mar 2016, 09:38
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Mineral and rock safety alert
Replies: 45
Views: 20351

Re: Mineral and rock safety alert

I received information about this term 4 last year and again this year. I have disposed of all our Moh's kits, all talc samples and serpentine samples. I found a large piece of serpentine with asbestos exposed. The local waste disposal accepted it all for a small fee of $37. I work in a DET school a...
by ferret
03 Dec 2015, 13:37
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Where to buy talc in rock form
Replies: 21
Views: 8582

Re: Where to buy talc in rock form

Hi I have disposed of our Mohs' kits and all our talc and serpentine rocks ( the asbestos was clearly visible in the Serpentine). I called our local council and they will accept it at the waste management facility for a miniumum fee of $37.
by ferret
21 May 2015, 11:53
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemwatch for NSW govt schools
Replies: 43
Views: 15603

Re: Chemwatch for NSW govt schools

Hi To access Chemwatch e-learning follow this, log on to your DEC home page, then click on Department resources in the middle at the top of page, then scroll down to WH&S at the bottom of the page, then on the left of that page you will find Chemwatch e- learning. This powerpoint runs for an hou...
by ferret
13 May 2015, 14:17
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemwatch for NSW govt schools
Replies: 43
Views: 15603

Re: Chemwatch for NSW govt schools

Hi, I also had trouble getting onto Chemwatch this week but I have sorted it out by contacting our WH&S consultant. I asked him if DEC were going to provide a staff development day to explain this new process to us. He said they are will be putting information in the schoolbiz magazine and then ...
by ferret
09 Dec 2014, 12:29
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Laboratory Skills Course
Replies: 34
Views: 21573

Re: Laboratory Skills Course

Hi all I have just completed 9 units (in one semester) of lab skill Cert III course 19411 at Griffith Tafe. I am waiting to see what my costs will be next year to contniue and complete my remaining 4 units. My understanding is that my fees will be based on units to complete. I have just had a look a...
by ferret
15 Oct 2014, 12:09
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: disposal
Replies: 9
Views: 4642

Re: disposal

Hi Amanda Cyclohexane and Cyclohexene I am looking into someone to come and collect it .I have 7 x 500ml bottles that is very old and dried up into solid. If you only have small amounts use CSIS (23) and dispose of through fume cupboard on paper towel. With the Copper Sulfate liquid I reuse and the ...
by ferret
28 Aug 2014, 08:39
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Laboratory Skills Course
Replies: 34
Views: 21573

Re: Laboratory Skills Course

Hi all, I have just enrolled in course 19411 Lab Skills Cert III at Griffith TAFE. The course is done by distance and booklets are sent out to be worked through at your own pace. It does not involve weekend residentials, but I will be sending photos,video footage of my work. My head teacher is going...
by ferret
10 Dec 2013, 10:17
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: chemistree
Replies: 3
Views: 5066

Re: chemistree

Hi
Couldn't resist had to make a chemistree. Merry Christmas to you all.
by ferret
06 Feb 2013, 10:54
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical labels
Replies: 17
Views: 5853

Re: Chemical labels

I have received the disc for Label Maker V5 and am having trouble viewing it , can anyone help?