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- 30 May 2014, 09:23
- Forum: The Lab Tech Position
- Topic: Monday/Friday position - it will be casual only
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8683
Re: Monday/Friday position - it will be casual only
The message will stay in your outbox until the recipient receives it, i.e. logs on to Chemtalk. (I've learnt by experience )
- 23 May 2014, 13:07
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Grey PVC Trays
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1796
Grey PVC Trays
I am trying to replace some damaged trays. The measure approx 320x260x50mm and are grey in colour with a ribbed base. The only ones I've found available are deeper, white in colour (but I guess not for long in this place) and are a bit pricey @$34 each. The ones I have are very durable and sturdy an...
- 23 May 2014, 13:01
- Forum: The Lab Tech Position
- Topic: Laboratory Skills Course
- Replies: 34
- Views: 25147
Re: Laboratory Skills Course
Hi Rae For 2014 the cost is about $410 per semester. The fees are set to rise next year and the rumour is "significantly". The teacher I spoke to said they could go up to $1000 per semester. For me, with only two years experience, I think it will be worth the money, so will have to start s...
- 21 May 2014, 12:50
- Forum: The Lab Tech Position
- Topic: Laboratory Skills Course
- Replies: 34
- Views: 25147
Re: Laboratory Skills Course
The Cert III is also running at Campbelltown TAFE this year, with a mid year intake in Term 3, Monday nights from 5.30 to 9.30pm - not sure why the hours are longer than Blacktown, maybe we're a bit slower in these parts? :crazy: I was speaking to the TAFE teacher last week and it all looks okay for...
- 14 May 2014, 14:19
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: How long do you store agar plates?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6483
Re: How long do you store agar plates?
Narelle01 wrote:I get the order, I make them the day before.....they get used up to weeks after as no one is organsied...thats how it works here!
Love it! And can so relate to it!
- 13 May 2014, 10:27
- Forum: Biology, Physics...
- Topic: How long do you store agar plates?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6483
How long do you store agar plates?
Just wondering how long you keep agar plates? i.e. how long before they are required do you make them up? I remember making them and storing them in the fridge but can't remember how long before the prac.
Thanks
Thanks
- 12 May 2014, 08:26
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Laboratory Safety Signs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3919
Re: Laboratory Safety Signs
Thanks Lyn, that sounds really useful. It can be difficult finding decent signs on the net. Where I am, the previous labby put the warning sign in with the laser, I guess that way the teacher will always remember to put it up
- 09 May 2014, 09:55
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4910
Re: help
I agree with you, Jazz. Schools are still workplaces and Workcover is the over ruling authority.
- 06 May 2014, 10:05
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: help
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4910
Re: help
My understanding is that you need to have a register of all hazardous substances, regardless of quantity. Can you bring it up with your health and safety committee? You should have a committee in your workplace. In lieu of that, it needs to go to the principal. I'd look on the Workcover website and ...
- 29 Apr 2014, 13:04
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Wave Model
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2862
Re: Wave Model
How big was that one, Noona? I notice the catalogue doesn't mention that it needs to be put together, that could have been a nasty surprise!
- 29 Apr 2014, 11:16
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Wave Model
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2862
Wave Model
Hi All
I need to purchase a wave motion apparatus (wave model). I've seen a few from the major suppliers that measure about 60cm. The HT has told me that she had a really large model at a previous school. She described it as being nearly a metre long. Anyone ever come across one this size?
M.
I need to purchase a wave motion apparatus (wave model). I've seen a few from the major suppliers that measure about 60cm. The HT has told me that she had a really large model at a previous school. She described it as being nearly a metre long. Anyone ever come across one this size?
M.
- 10 Apr 2014, 13:41
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Iodine Solution Label (& Chemwatch FFX)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2355
Re: Iodine Solution Label (& Chemwatch FFX)
Thanks, everyone for your input
- 10 Apr 2014, 11:51
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Iodine Solution Label (& Chemwatch FFX)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2355
Iodine Solution Label (& Chemwatch FFX)
Hi All. Just making up a new solution of Iodine (3g Iodine and 15g KI to 1L water). I'm confused with the label option on Chemwatch. I've printed the label for Iodine Solution and it shows it as "Danger". Am I in the right place? What have other people used?
Thanks in anticipation.
M.
Thanks in anticipation.
M.
- 09 Apr 2014, 08:07
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Animal blood and forensics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1873
Re: Animal blood and forensics
Luminol will also react to bleach, although there is a slight difference. (So the moral is: if you commit a murder, don't think that cleaning it up with bleach will get you off the hook).
- 18 Mar 2014, 14:09
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Tracking of dataloggers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2013
Re: Tracking of dataloggers
Is it the students losing them, or the teachers? Maybe numbering each unit and providing a list with each prac to record which student or group of students (or teacher) took each data logger, then the teacher can mark off as they are returned. Sounds like a lot of work but they aren't cheap things.
- 04 Mar 2014, 10:49
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Breaking news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2662
Re: Breaking news
Love it!
- 24 Feb 2014, 10:24
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Broken Glassware
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9944
Re: Broken Glassware
I have a separate bin with a bin liner. This gets put into an A4 paper box, taped up, marked broken glass and I take it to directly to the large bins. It does not go into the playground bins, the cleaners do not touch it at all. I wear safety glasses and a long pair of leather gloves when handling i...
- 20 Feb 2014, 10:44
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Splints?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2708
Splints?
What does everyone usually use for splints? I've had some different answers when I ask around.
- 11 Feb 2014, 10:08
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Insurance travelling while shopping for school
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15719
Re: Insurance travelling while shopping for school
You're right Rae. Last year there was a change to Workers Compensation where you are no longer covered for injuries that occur on your way to or from work. If it is a motor vehicle accident, and you are not at fault, you are still covered under CTP insurance. That's my understanding anyway. Not sure...
- 04 Feb 2014, 08:36
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Welcome back everyone.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6319
Re: Welcome back everyone.
I've sorted Ian out - I fortunately inherited an established science faculty. It was my predecessor who took on a new school.
And it's true, sometimes all we need is a sense of humour to get through.
And it's true, sometimes all we need is a sense of humour to get through.