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by Labbie
06 Feb 2008, 07:45
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Data Loggers & Probes
Replies: 13
Views: 4276

Re: Data Loggers & Probes

WE have Data harvest, from Serrata and Bernie comes out to show the teachers different items etc, and also what is new. We have had them for about 2 years now, and not problems, as yet.
by Labbie
04 Feb 2008, 13:17
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: Our Title
Replies: 17
Views: 5866

Re: Our Title

Has the rate of pay changed?????????????
by Labbie
04 Feb 2008, 07:07
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Dishwashers
Replies: 29
Views: 8897

Re: Dishwashers

Simpson Silencio has done us well for over 5 years. It has never missed a bet. You will wonder how on earth you did with out one once you get it up and working.
by Labbie
01 Feb 2008, 13:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Microwave
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Microwave

I have been given the go ahead for a new Microwave, for the prep room, to help with Agar and other items. As I had 6 weeks off with a damaged ankle, I plan to go shopping for the microwave on Tuesday. Any thing I should look for in a microwave for the lab. I know some of you have some great ideas. S...
by Labbie
31 Jan 2008, 08:39
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: chemical waste
Replies: 24
Views: 5877

Re: chemical waste

If you have a copy of the CSIS, Chemical Safety In Schools, their are two volumes. Appendix E disposal of waste chemicals. Volume 2, pages 1-30. You should have a waste glass jar for silver, Copper, and most of your heavy metals. You treat most of solutions and Neutralise, then they may go down the ...
by Labbie
31 Jan 2008, 08:30
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SASS Conference St Marys
Replies: 24
Views: 9275

Re: SASS Conference St Marys

The question was, what does SASS stand for. Not too sure why it was put in this group. No we are not still talking about 24th Nov.

Ian are you ahead of your self, happy 2009, where have you been???
by Labbie
29 Jan 2008, 11:07
Forum: Announcements
Topic: SASS Conference St Marys
Replies: 24
Views: 9275

Re: SASS Conference St Marys

We are now SAO School admin Officers, once upon a time we were
SASS School Assistant Support staff, before that Anxcillary staff, I can not go any more back than that.
by Labbie
29 Jan 2008, 11:03
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Welcome Back to 2008!
Replies: 9
Views: 3109

Re: Welcome Back to 2008!

Yes welcome back every one, do hope you all had a great holiday, and are all ready for a great and BUSY 2008. I had 6 weeks off, due to a bad left ankle, nice to be able to walk again, can not quite run or dance, but I am getting their. I have to see to my fume cupboards, I have none. But welcome ev...
by Labbie
14 Dec 2007, 07:53
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: FUME CUPBOARDS
Replies: 35
Views: 10667

Re: FUME CUPBOARDS

Yes, In Nov 05 our fume cupboards were condemned. I am to get 2 new fume cupboards. I managed to take a large bottle of acid to a local school. And left it their, and would return to use the fume cupboards to make up stock required. I have now run out of acid, most of the bottles are empty. God only...
by Labbie
12 Dec 2007, 07:02
Forum: Jobs Forum
Topic: LSL
Replies: 18
Views: 7279

Re: LSL

Well done Richard, I learn more and more as each day goes by. It may not always be in Science, but rights at work. What a big help this site has turned out to be. From what I do understand, if we SAO's take 9 days off, no one will replace us, but if we take 11 days or more off. If they can find some...
by Labbie
11 Dec 2007, 09:05
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: What Do You Tell People?
Replies: 23
Views: 8806

Re: What Do You Tell People?

I also would be most interested, in how it works. Our G.A.'s do not get the same holidays as us SAO's in NSW. Perhaps it works a little like that.

G.A. = General Assisants or Handy man.
by Labbie
10 Dec 2007, 07:00
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Finally, What does Robb Look Like..
Replies: 14
Views: 5344

Re: Finally, What does Robb Look Like..

Yes great photos Robb, thank you for posting them. Were you at Lithgow???
by Labbie
07 Dec 2007, 09:10
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: removing black permanent texta from whilte labcoats
Replies: 22
Views: 6408

Re: removing black permanent texta from whilte labcoats

I have not tried this, but have been told, rubbing alcohol, make up a paste of nappy san, and soak over the weekend, in nappy san, putting the paste onto the stain. On the Monday morning, rub with the rubbing alcohol, and finish off with a warm wash. Not a cold wash, or the whole thing may set. I ha...
by Labbie
05 Dec 2007, 12:00
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Lab stools
Replies: 10
Views: 3363

Re: Lab stools

Is this for teacher or students?, I under stood, students must have back support, perhaps I am wrong. Check with OH&S.
by Labbie
05 Dec 2007, 08:15
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PPE
Replies: 8
Views: 3370

Re: PPE

Hi Robyn, Give Q-stores a ring, about the gloves, Steve Nugent, had the name of the gloves incorrect. He called them Nitrile?????????? gloves, but Q-stores stall had them their. Its a silly name for a glove, but for the life of me I can not remember the name. They are very long gloves indeed, to use...
by Labbie
04 Dec 2007, 13:07
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Chemwatch Issues
Replies: 48
Views: 14878

Re: Chemwatch Issues

Yes I believe you need to copy and paste useing a word document. Its not much fun.
by Labbie
04 Dec 2007, 13:04
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: PPE
Replies: 8
Views: 3370

Re: PPE

Q-stores do sell the gloves. Leather apron I also think it is from Q-stores, hardware section.
by Labbie
04 Dec 2007, 09:22
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How Many Days Till Christmas?
Replies: 25
Views: 7857

Re: How Many Days Till Christmas?

DET schools finish on Friday 21st Dec. And restart Tuesday 29th Jan. I have enjoyed reading each persons plan's for xmas.

Have a good one every one
by Labbie
03 Dec 2007, 10:45
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: How Many Days Till Christmas?
Replies: 25
Views: 7857

Re: How Many Days Till Christmas?

We are having christmas lunch on 24th, and presents the lot, due to the fact my husband and his crew are on day shift on the 25th. I shall be having a coffee on 25th at 84 station, along with others partners and children. If the chaps get called out, we just lock up and go home. That life married to...
by Labbie
30 Nov 2007, 11:22
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Science Competitions
Replies: 33
Views: 9676

Re: Science Competitions

Thank you Lorrae, the glow worm circuit came through just great.

Many thanks