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- 18 Mar 2016, 14:15
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: position vacant at tara
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1683
Re: position vacant at tara
Interesting that it requires "the relevant" diploma or certificate as an essential criteria. I wonder if it means my science degree and 10 years of experience wouldn't be relevant?
- 17 Mar 2016, 09:08
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Dry Ice SDS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2935
Re: Dry Ice SDS
Yes but 70 km with 7kg in the car is another matter.
- 17 Mar 2016, 08:00
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: RECALL PORTABLE GAS COOKERS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4664
Re: RECALL PORTABLE GAS COOKERS
Just be aware portable Bunsen burners have been banned in Queensland schools. I was doing some research because we need some solution for bunsens at a portable bench in a lab with no gas.
http://assist.asta.edu.au/print/3059
http://assist.asta.edu.au/print/3059
- 11 Mar 2016, 12:57
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: Airconditioning labs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5005
Re: Airconditioning labs
I can't help other than to say I feel your pain. My prep room gets to 33 on the awful days. Maybe you could put thermometers in the labs and keep a record of the temperatures they get to?
- 04 Mar 2016, 14:07
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: risk assess tips or tricks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5977
Re: risk assess tips or tricks
We use it for all our prac requests regardless of whether a risk assessment is required. Keeps everything in order, you can't miss an email and if the teachers bother to look they can see what everyone else is up to.
- 02 Mar 2016, 10:10
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Pracs that are soley stationary supplies
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10456
Re: Pracs that are soley stationary supplies
I am really lucky in that any stationary supplies for the department are purchased for the entire school by the receptionist. This is getting away from the original question I wanted to know if you expect the teachers to organise there own pracs that only use stationary. But I guess that has been an...
- 01 Mar 2016, 10:18
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Where to buy liquid nitregon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11389
Re: Where to buy liquid nitregon
My quote was from Mr Freeze Cryogenics 04180117445. I think he may be in Camden or Campbelltown
- 29 Feb 2016, 10:18
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
Excellent! That makes sense. Couldn't see the point of relabelling when all it had was the name!
- 29 Feb 2016, 09:12
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Pracs that are soley stationary supplies
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10456
Pracs that are soley stationary supplies
Just wondering if everyone organises pracs that only ask for stationary supplies. I have a teacher who has requested White paper and red and blue cardboard. Would you supply that or would you expect the teacher to get it for themselves?
- 26 Feb 2016, 13:18
- Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
- Topic: DVD Carbon Cycles and Cycles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2722
DVD Carbon Cycles and Cycles
Good Afternoon everyone,
I am trying to source a DVD by VEA called Carbon Cycles and Cycles. Does anybody have a copy that they no longer use or need that I could buy from them?
Many Thanks
Lorrae
I am trying to source a DVD by VEA called Carbon Cycles and Cycles. Does anybody have a copy that they no longer use or need that I could buy from them?
Many Thanks
Lorrae
- 24 Feb 2016, 13:36
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
So even though the label from the company has no info e.g. risk phrases hazards etc. on it and just the name we still have to put a label that has nothing but the name? Dare I say that is a ridiculous waste of time! I think I will leave those to last.
- 24 Feb 2016, 10:45
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
Do we need to label every chemical or is it just those classed as hazardous or dangerous goods? e.g. Sodium bicarbonate as a lab reagent. The label has nothing other than the name on it. Surely we don't need to put that on??
- 23 Feb 2016, 14:17
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Agar Plates pricing for students
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2698
Re: Agar Plates pricing for students
You didn't take into account the time it takes for you to make them surely that would add a significant amount.
I would charge $3. That sounds reasonable to me!
I would charge $3. That sounds reasonable to me!
- 17 Feb 2016, 12:43
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Neutralising Chemicals
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3819
Re: Neutralising Chemicals
I neutralise acids with sodium carbonate. A bit gentler to use than NaOH. I add Na2CO3 until it stops fizzing then flush down the sink.
- 17 Feb 2016, 10:48
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
More info found on ASSIST. There is a lot of information on there!
http://assist.asta.edu.au/sites/assist. ... micals.pdf
http://assist.asta.edu.au/sites/assist. ... micals.pdf
- 17 Feb 2016, 08:49
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
This comes directly from ASSIST. The question was about labelling old chemicals. Sorry its so long but it is relevant. If you have chemicals whose original supplier is unknown or no longer exists, you should make an assessment of the chemicals to determine if they are stable, have not degraded and a...
- 16 Feb 2016, 10:51
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: labeling old chemicals in store
- Replies: 65
- Views: 22428
Re: labeling old chemicals in store
Could we pose a question on the ASSIST site? They will then research and maybe give us an answer for now?
- 15 Feb 2016, 08:08
- Forum: Safety with Chemicals
- Topic: Chemical transport in lifts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2622
Re: Chemical transport in lifts
Hi Bindi,
Never presume the architects know anything about the safety requirements. I think they spend too much time making this look pretty. Cover your own butt and make sure it is done properly. You can't go back once its finished.
Never presume the architects know anything about the safety requirements. I think they spend too much time making this look pretty. Cover your own butt and make sure it is done properly. You can't go back once its finished.
- 09 Feb 2016, 13:26
- Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
- Topic: Where to buy liquid nitregon
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11389
Re: Where to buy liquid nitregon
Hi Rita, How much do they charge?? I rang a supplier yesterday and it was a minimum $60 for 10litres. Obviously we don't need 10 litres but still have to pay the 60. I was trying to find someone other than the local Doctors. I'm in Bowral.
- 04 Feb 2016, 12:39
- Forum: Recipes and Pracs
- Topic: Website - Risk Assess
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5270
Re: Website - Risk Assess
You can look at the chemical user code explanation of codes and that will give you an idea of where you fit and also what you feel comfortable with. As it is a legal document I would seriously consider the implications of taking on a user code that you aren't comfortable with.