Hi,
I agree with Noona on the MSDS printing. I was at the same course and this is what we were told for DET schools. The stocktake of all chemicals in the school has to be in a hard copy form and kept in the office so if there is a fire, the fire brigade can see what chemicals are stored in each area.They can also access Chemwatch from the office computers. After the course I spoke to the Principal about the MSDS and we now have the chemwatch icon on every desktop so staff can access the MSDS .
The hardest thing in this job is the lack of information about new procedures and changes to current ones. I don't know if my head teacher receives updated info on chemwatch or CSIS package. I'm sure if he did he would let me know. The only way I find out new things is through science workshops, Chemtalk and St Mary's Science conference. I would also trust that if the Chief Education Officer, Science for DET schools says that I don't need to print MSDS anymore then that is the case. One less job for me I also have a computer in the prep room only took 9 months of pestering to get!
Rosemary
Colours of MSDS's
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Re: Colours of MSDS's
This MSDS thing is a regular pain in the neck and I can't think realistically that the expectation is for you to check each chemical as you use it, you'd never get anything done ! All my MSDS' are no older than five years old and approx. each mid-year I check those that need renewing. I have two copies of both full and mini MSDS' with one set being stored in the front office where a copy of our chem manifest is kept as well (that is where our sick bay is).
As a labby, I think as long as we show that we have a system to regularly update MSDS', we cant get into any serious trouble. Most of time it is a question of "duty of care". I've probably got it all wrong, but that is how I interpret this issue.
Lou P.
As a labby, I think as long as we show that we have a system to regularly update MSDS', we cant get into any serious trouble. Most of time it is a question of "duty of care". I've probably got it all wrong, but that is how I interpret this issue.
Lou P.
Re: Colours of MSDS's
Hi Maria,
Don't think your query has been answered yet. When you go into Chemwatch, make sure you click on to Advanced User - the graduation hat symbol on the left. Then when you bring up a chemical, you'll see a list of options down the left side. Mini MSDS is the top one.
Hope this helps,
Don't think your query has been answered yet. When you go into Chemwatch, make sure you click on to Advanced User - the graduation hat symbol on the left. Then when you bring up a chemical, you'll see a list of options down the left side. Mini MSDS is the top one.
Hope this helps,
Liz
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