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by ritacrem
16 Oct 2017, 11:44
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical Stocktake in a Catholic School
Replies: 5
Views: 3573

Re: Chemical Stocktake in a Catholic School

Thank you so much to all of you.....it really helps to have insight from experienced people out there....
by ritacrem
16 Oct 2017, 10:59
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemical Stocktake in a Catholic School
Replies: 5
Views: 3573

Chemical Stocktake in a Catholic School

Hi Everyone I am new to doing a chemical stocktake. I was job sharing and the other lady did the chem stocktake and never explained it to me (yes I did ask [-o< ). She suddenly resigned :oops: and now I need to try and do the stocktake. I have read on here the way many do their stocktakes which has ...
by ritacrem
14 Oct 2016, 08:59
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: CD Hovercrafts
Replies: 10
Views: 4654

Re: CD Hovercrafts

linotas wrote:You could always buy the bulk packs of pop top water and use the water inside for reagent prep? (in lieu of distilled water)
Thanks heaps I will check them out
:crazy:
by ritacrem
14 Oct 2016, 08:28
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: CD Hovercrafts
Replies: 10
Views: 4654

Re: CD Hovercrafts

Lyn wrote:Yes!!!! :cheesy: Pretty much wishful thinking.
Yep !!!! :crazy:
by ritacrem
13 Oct 2016, 10:41
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: CD Hovercrafts
Replies: 10
Views: 4654

Re: CD Hovercrafts

Thanks for the replies -
yes Lyn you would think so - I sent out a request weeks ago and not one has found its way to the prep room !
I will look into the recycling place - thanks Phillip
by ritacrem
13 Oct 2016, 08:40
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: CD Hovercrafts
Replies: 10
Views: 4654

CD Hovercrafts

HI Everyone We have a Science Activity Day coming up and needless to say I am the one getting most of it ready. I was hoping to put together the prac which creates a CD hovercraft but am having trouble sourcing the pop up/down drink bottle tops (like the top of a pump bottle). Does anyone have an id...
by ritacrem
09 Jun 2016, 11:32
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Open Day Ideas
Replies: 87
Views: 51028

Re: Open Day Ideas

My first chance to say a HUGE thank you :clap3: to Debbie for putting together such a great resource and to be willing to share it :coffee: . Thank you so much from a novice lab assistant.
Rita :crazy:
by ritacrem
27 May 2016, 13:32
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Open Day Ideas
Replies: 87
Views: 51028

Re: Open Day Ideas

I would love a copy if possible - need all the help I can get :crazy: !
rita.cremerius@cg.catholic.edu.au
Thanks heaps
Rita
by ritacrem
12 Feb 2016, 10:48
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Website - Risk Assess
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

Re: Website - Risk Assess

Thanks heaps sunray18....I feel the same way. I job share with a lady who has done the job for years and has the appropriate qualifications. So it is up to the teachers now to decide who prepares their stuff ! But I am not comfortable signing a legal document even if I have been doing some of the st...
by ritacrem
04 Feb 2016, 12:45
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Website - Risk Assess
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

Re: Website - Risk Assess

Thanks Rae :thumbup:
That was my thinking exactly - its all good until something goes wrong...and I haven't been made aware of the changes to the WHS etc and rather not get caught out. :oops:
by ritacrem
04 Feb 2016, 11:22
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Website - Risk Assess
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

Re: Website - Risk Assess

Thanks again everyone for the info. The department has been giving the site a go and most seem happy - although paperless it isn't yet ! One quick question if any of you have time to respond.... 8-[ I job share (2days per week) with another lay who had done the job for years and years. I don't have ...
by ritacrem
29 Jan 2016, 12:13
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Website - Risk Assess
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

Re: Website - Risk Assess

Thank you to everyone for your responses. It has really helped to help us go ahead with the trial....now it is up to the HOD and the staff to see if they like it and will use it ! :cheesy:
by ritacrem
28 Jan 2016, 12:17
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Website - Risk Assess
Replies: 12
Views: 5136

Website - Risk Assess

Welcome back everyone :D I was wondering if anyone has or are using the website Risk Assess to order and fill and complete experiments. My HOD is interested in using it. I am a novice as science assistant and wanted to know if it gives enough detail for me to get experiments ready for the staff if t...
by ritacrem
18 Sep 2015, 10:12
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Water purifier - deioniser etc
Replies: 35
Views: 20098

Re: Water purifier - deioniser etc

Thanks all for you replies...helps
Have a great holiday
RIta
by ritacrem
14 Sep 2015, 09:47
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Water purifier - deioniser etc
Replies: 35
Views: 20098

Water purifier - deioniser etc

Hi
We are looking at replacing our deioniser and I am looking for any suggested models- any recommendations?
Thanks heaps
Rita :crazy:
by ritacrem
08 Sep 2015, 14:32
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Soft Iron Core
Replies: 3
Views: 2435

Re: Soft Iron Core

:crazy: Thanks for that - will try the local hardware this afternoon
by ritacrem
08 Sep 2015, 13:43
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Soft Iron Core
Replies: 3
Views: 2435

Soft Iron Core

HI
Have been asked to source soft iron core ? Would anyone know where I could get some or a possible substitute?
Thanks heaps
Rita :crazy:
by ritacrem
31 Aug 2015, 14:19
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Benedict's Reagent Recipe or purchase
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Re: Benedict's Reagent Recipe or purchase

Thanks heaps - Thinking buying it might the the best option.
You guys are amaing to respond so quickly.
:clap3:
by ritacrem
31 Aug 2015, 13:38
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Benedict's Reagent Recipe or purchase
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Benedict's Reagent Recipe or purchase

Just wondering in my ignorance (new to the job) do you make up Benedict's Reagent or do you buy it made up? If you make it up does anyone have a recipe to follow please ?
Thanks in advance for your help
Rita :crazy:
by ritacrem
28 Aug 2015, 09:11
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: LabDisc Data Logger Gensci 13 Wireless Sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 3729

Re: LabDisc Data Logger Gensci 13 Wireless Sensor

Thanks heaps everyone - really appreciate the help. Data Loggers are a bit of a foreign world to me. Still finding my feet in the lab itself!