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wow fibreweb! that's quite dramatic! although I too would love my own Hedwig

Just read through this forum...so how do people get rid of their specimens? I've just found some UNLABELLED (grrr!) snakes & embryos. The teachers didn't know they were there. I'm guessing they've been procured by the old Ag dept & somehow ended up in my chem store. Anyway, they have to go. ...

Another useful & cheap item that we use is these containers from our local Reject Shop. Just a few dollars each. Three different depths but all stack nicely. Clear container so you can see the contents & find easily on the shelf. We label these with a Dymo labeller that stays near my desk 20...

If I could refurbish (with a magical money tree, of course) I would ask for marine grade (?) stainless steel on the sinks, and bench tops that can't be scratched, burnt, stained, peel off (laminate on chip board! ughh!). Also a good dishwasher and fume hoods (one for you, one for the classroom). Rec...

I just went to a WHS course put on by AIS (Independent schools) NSW. My understanding is that lab assistants come under the title of 'workers' and we are responsible for 'acting in a safe manner, creating a safety framework that improves and monitors safety standards' (quoting my notes from the cour...

I was talking to Rod from www.edusupplies.com.au just last week about servicing our half doz microscopes during November. He's trying to arrange some other schools in the Orange area to join in. Anyone interested?