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We do a similiar prac to sunray only we use dry pasta - can be sorted into different sizes, colours, shapes. it is inexpensive and can be used again.

Hi , I have a pressure cooker to sterilise plates. I put the petri dishes sealed in an oven bag with a small amount of water and loosely tie the top. Put water in the pressure cooker and sterilise for 30 mins. and hope for the best. i don't have autoclave tape. i have to hope it reaches correct temp...

Hi All, Northern NSW the only place to be, just a touch of winter so you appreciate those glorious summers. If there is any training being organised in SE Qld would love to hear about it. may be easier for us than any based in Sydney. Having only been in the job 3 years, may not be able to help Bike...

Hi Estelle,
Could i also have a copy of the RA. We use SF in our junior years.

email ; lygray@lism.catholic.edu.au

thanks so much, will be very handy
Lyn

Hi All, Is anyone using this website to do their risk assessments? I would like to hear any opinions about it- ease of use etc. It has been set up by Dr Phillip Crisp. My school is going to subsribe to it, but I'm not convinced it is any better than the system we use now, which is paper and pen and ...

Thank you ladies,
Would love an afternoon outing but too far away so will try Serrata.
Lyn

Hi All,
Is it possible to get a sample of crude oil? One of my teachers has asked. Said they had one at his last school. I have looked but to no avail.
Thanks
Lyn

Hi all,
Wish i could go too
Kristin is there a similiar conference/meeting in Qld

Lyn

Hi Judy,
Thank you so much for all this info, will be happy to have a go at it now. i know the basic sterile procedures and we have a pressure cooker to disinfect before disposing.
Thanks again
Lyn

Hi Judy,
Would you be able to give me more info about this whole experiment. Our biology teacher has given me vague instuctions about antibiotic rings. I see supplies are available from Southern Biological.
I am new to this job, but loving it so far.
Any help much appreciated
Lyn

Hi everyone this is my first time on Chemtalk, thank you so much for all your help, I have only been in the job for two years and feel I'm beginning to get a handle on it now! We have 6 labs and 8 teachers put their requests on a board with 24 hrs notice. most teachers are very good. I love the job,...