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Hi Everyone, I was wondering if everyone has a fume cupboard in there prep room!!!???? As I dont! Is there any law to state we need to have a fume cupboard in the prep room especially when I dont have any access to fresh air via a window or door. I am expected to use, when available, the fume cupboa...

Hi Pinky,

I am just waiting to see if the cert 111 goes ahead at Campbelltown tafe. I dont think we have to attend classes but it is via correspondence. I am not entirely sure, will here next month if course goes ahead.
Superbug

Sorry, I didnt answer the question first asked. I dont think you need an SDS but you must ensure medication the company supplies eg eye wash solution and creams have not expired.
I hope this helps
Regards

Superbug

Hi everyone, I was told by WHS Workcover experts that no aspirin or panadol etc should by supplied or given out by ANY workplace. Cause if something happens and they have a reaction or operate a vehicle or equipment and something happens, it comes back to the supplier- The workplace, as they shouldn...

Hi Everyone,

We are currently using an online risk assessment for the teachers practical lessons

http://www.riskassess.com.au/

I was wondering if any one else uses this service or any thoughts suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Superbug

hi Nickyinz, We would have volumes and volumes of folders with full MSDS's in the principals office. You could sprain your back carrying them out during an emergency. But I take your point about requiring a computer. I thought all chemicals require msds's. we even have msds for food colouring , glue...

We use mini msds's in the classroom, but we are currently working on getting the supplier msds's and solutions from chemwatch, which we are placing on a cd and distributing around our school. They will also be on a common drive. the list of chemicals saved will also act as a registry of chemicals co...

The wood word dept. made ours, but they are not easy to carry or store as the ones made with the plastic pipes. Good idea!!!

Hi Dime,
Sorry these are solutions that I have had to make up in larger quantities. It would be nice to have a spout to easily decant the amount of sulfuric acid required.
The HCl is not an issue for leaks as we get them in bottles with 32% conc.
Thanks Cheers

Superbug

Hi everyone, wot is the best container with a spout (tap) that doesnt leak to store sulfuric acid over 2L. I also need to know where to buy it from as well. As the bottles we have always seem to leak. also any general large volume over 2 L with spout containers that can be recommended that also dont...

Hi All,
Just wondering what everybody does for distilled water. Is it cheaper and less wasteful to buy distilled water or is it better for use to buy a new water distiller (are they more efficient these days)?

Thanks

Superbug

Dont know anything about it, as I am still new. Where is it held and do we have an agenda, so that I may look at what is being discussed.

Thanks
Superbug

Thank You everyone who responded.I have got in contact with disection connection but now its up to the boss to let me know if the prices are feasable to go ahead with the disections. i am not looking forward to the disection of the eyes. I have a phobia about eyeballs. YUCK!! Yeah Katheryn I know wh...

Hi All,
does anyone know where I can get 10 rabbit plucks from and some sheep eyes (hopefully delivered) ? I work in the Campbelltown region NSW .
i will be doing this until I get some replies lol.

Thanks
Superbug

Welcome KMD,
It seems we both started at the same time. I hope everything goes well and if there is something u r unsure of please ask us all and I am sure we here will be able to help.

Regards

Superbug

Thanks Liz, Yes sometimes I already feel like I am in way over my head. So it is nice to know that there is support available out there and that I am not the only one out there placed in a position without much training. I have found that the internet doesn't always have the answers I need so I am g...

Hi Everyone, I would just like to introduce myself. I am new to Chemtalk and to the world of being a laboratory assistant in a school. I have worked in the manufacturing industry as a Quality Assurance in Sydney, So this is all NEW to me. I am trying to find some info on chemical storage. I am searc...

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