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Hi All, Information regarding the keeping of MSDSs can be found on the Worksafe website. For WA http://www.worksafe.wa.gov.au/newsite/worksafe/media/Guide_Haz_Sub_MSDS.pdf I have copied this from the website: When is an MSDS required at the workplace? A current MSDS must be obtained by employers and...

Hi all, I am also from WA. I think that Chemtalk is a great way to communicate with other Lab Techs around Australia. I think it is particularly valuable for people in remote schools. However in many schools where there is only one Lab Tech it is nice to have contact with others as one can feel quit...

Hi All, What do you use for a stock control programme? Currently I use Excel for my inventory, however I am not entirely happy with this as it is very cumbersome. I recently received a flyer from Omega Scientific with a programme that looks like it is an Access programme. It has several data areas i...

School Science Technicians Australia wide and also worldwide are invited to attend the 2007 World Conference on Science and Technology Education. The Conference will be hosted by the Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (STAWA) on behalf of the International Council of Associati...

There are a wide range of circumstances with regard to the qualifications, training, experience and pay levels held by School Laboratory Technicians in Australia. Through my personal contacts, I know that in WA some School Laboratory Technicians have science degrees, which may or may not be relevant...