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by macca
18 Sep 2009, 13:50
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How much are we supposed to do?
Replies: 18
Views: 5396

Re: How much are we supposed to do?

tuesday, you're so right super mums we are, and dark chocolate any chocolate is the way to our heart. :clap3:
by macca
17 Sep 2009, 10:15
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How much are we supposed to do?
Replies: 18
Views: 5396

Re: How much are we supposed to do?

Sorry everyone, much better day today. The support from my HOD couldn't be better he is fantastic. Also happens to be the Union Rep. :D
by macca
16 Sep 2009, 13:55
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: How much are we supposed to do?
Replies: 18
Views: 5396

Re: How much are we supposed to do?

This post couldn't have come at a better time, Job description whats that!!!!!!!!!! If you can't fix it, throw it. Maintenance how long do we wait. Photcopy I nolonger do for the department, for HOD sometimes to help him out, which I don't mind. I have been compiling lists today School related jobs ...
by macca
10 Sep 2009, 14:32
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Frozen Rats
Replies: 21
Views: 6739

Re: Frozen Rats

:cheesy: It would be a delicacy in some countries, and they wouldn't have freezers :cheesy:
by macca
08 Sep 2009, 14:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: "I didn't think they needed to"
Replies: 24
Views: 7708

Re: "I didn't think they needed to"

Sometimes it pays to get graphic,
by macca
04 Sep 2009, 13:39
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: ChemWatch classifications
Replies: 8
Views: 3087

Re: ChemWatch classifications

Hi Jazz If you got to the DEPT intenet site and type in CSIS the all changes that have happened over the years should :crazy: be there So what about those of us who are non-DET but use CSIS? How do we find new information? I still work off the original CSIS folder that was here when I started. I'd ...
by macca
03 Sep 2009, 14:41
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Coffee MSDS
Replies: 12
Views: 4084

Re: Coffee MSDS

:cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy: :cheesy:
by macca
03 Sep 2009, 13:37
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Classification
Replies: 36
Views: 9228

Re: Classification

Hey smiley, why not, that would make for an interesting afternoon in the science department.
Maybe Arum Lilly leaves, they numb the mouth for about 20 mins. All those dribbling kids that wouldn't be able to speak. or is that to nasty. :cheesy: :cheesy:
by macca
31 Aug 2009, 12:52
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Change in Class for Copper sulfate
Replies: 7
Views: 2906

Re: Change in Class for Copper sulfate

Hi
I just checked the Chemwatch DVDs it's listed as DG 6.
by macca
26 Aug 2009, 12:44
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Batteries
Replies: 8
Views: 2974

Re: Batteries

Hi, try clints or is it sams warehouse now in Albury they would have them. :coffee:
by macca
25 Aug 2009, 14:44
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: TV Show
Replies: 4
Views: 1744

TV Show

Hi, Can anyone help me out, last night on Prime at 7.30 pm there was a show called "Journey to the edge of the Universe. Did anyone happen to record it? or know where I can obtain it. Have checked science DVD cats., no luck. It was really good, would love to have a copy for Junior Science. :cof...
by macca
25 Aug 2009, 13:41
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Fume cupboard maintenance
Replies: 10
Views: 3763

Re: Fume cupboard maintenance

Hi, we use LabSystems, Kilsyth Vic, 0387209000 tel. They do a run around victoria and southwest NSW. If you get on the run it's alot cheaper, Major Service $700. +GST Minor $649.00 +GST. Calling them out for a one only (will charge full travel & accommodation expenses) To be worksafe compliant i...
by macca
24 Aug 2009, 09:39
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: sulfuric acid
Replies: 24
Views: 7047

Re: sulfuric acid

Sorry, but could I please have too.
Thanks Tori
by macca
20 Aug 2009, 09:44
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Strength Experiments
Replies: 7
Views: 3022

Re: Strength Experiments

Setting up a Prac. Exam for Yr.10 tomorrow first period, 54 sets, 3 x types of tape same width (tape with a cotton thread, masking & sticky) rulers, scissors and rubberbands. The kids do the prac in pairs then write up individually, table & graphs etc., Works well, the whole year can do at o...
by macca
19 Aug 2009, 12:40
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Using Appendix D for labelling
Replies: 4
Views: 1859

Re: Using Appendix D for labelling

I've got 1.0M Barium hydroxide at 171.3g in 1 litre of water. But that's comming from a card that was written out before I arrived (>15yrs) I'd say still green.
by macca
13 Aug 2009, 15:13
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Searching Chemwatch
Replies: 23
Views: 7144

Re: Searching Chemwatch

I don't know how you can work without appendix D that's my bible. :giggle: :giggle: I refer to it all the time, "see you can't let Year 7's use that" if it's in black and white print, teacher's understand.
by macca
12 Aug 2009, 09:54
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: cleaning disection equipment
Replies: 10
Views: 3936

Re: cleaning disection equipment

Hi Sammy, I do the same as the others. I also line the storage containers with aluminium foil shinny side up. This helps stop any rusting.
by macca
05 Aug 2009, 12:36
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: PLEASE BE CAREFUL
Replies: 53
Views: 13379

Re: PLEASE BE CAREFUL

Labbie is right DON'T DO IT, I bet he wouldn't do it, and as for putting all different chemicals in one container, you are joking aren't you??????? If the local council is the same as ours they want take the chemicals, ours is only for farm/auto chemicals etc., especially not if you don't know what ...
by macca
03 Aug 2009, 12:33
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: PLEASE BE CAREFUL
Replies: 53
Views: 13379

Re: PLEASE BE CAREFUL

wishful thinking even for la la land.
by macca
29 Jul 2009, 10:27
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: PLEASE BE CAREFUL
Replies: 53
Views: 13379

Re: PLEASE BE CAREFUL

LOL :cheesy: :cheesy: Confident