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by gotolady
30 Oct 2015, 11:30
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: MSDS'S AND GHS
Replies: 19
Views: 7310

Re: MSDS'S AND GHS

I wish that the powers that be get their act together so we could do our jobs. There should be a definitive answer to what we have do with SDS and when this must be done by. I haven't heard anything but feel I am being ignored by HOD. (paranoid ??) and the DET or whatever they are called this week. ...
by gotolady
23 Oct 2015, 14:12
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: cleaning the science labs
Replies: 24
Views: 9082

Re: cleaning the science labs

Just had a run in with a teacher of many years experience(?) who insisted it was my job to remove bromine water experiment from the fume cupboard as he didn't know how to do it. I am not happy with teachers who think they can put it over me!!! No support from head teacher either. But in keeping with...
by gotolady
15 Oct 2015, 14:15
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Talc
Replies: 21
Views: 9268

Re: Talc

I haven't heard anything from DoE but will keep under lock and key until something is forwarded to us. Typical not to let us know what is happening....too bad if you or students suffer. :mad:
by gotolady
23 Jul 2015, 11:00
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Glass voltameters
Replies: 2
Views: 2009

Glass voltameters

Has anyone bought a glass voltameter recently? My head of chem would prefer a glass voltameter as opposed to a plastic one.
Thanks in advance
by gotolady
26 Jun 2015, 14:58
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: New Labs - starting from scratch
Replies: 8
Views: 8728

Re: New Labs - starting from scratch

Lucky to have the opportunity to have input on new workplace. I would start with a decent dishwasher, sinks deep enough to wash burettes safely, a compactus for equipment storage, a BIG flammable cupboard, chem store BIG again with legal extractor system, students ( and teachers ) who realise that N...
by gotolady
26 Jun 2015, 13:25
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Retirement
Replies: 22
Views: 8746

Re: Retirement

Congratulations on retirement. Your input has been fabulous and now it is YOUR time. Make the rest of us jealous with tales of your travels.
ENJOY
by gotolady
30 Apr 2015, 10:06
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Whats Happened to Chemtalk
Replies: 19
Views: 7201

Re: Whats Happened to Chemtalk

Thank goodness we are back online. I was feeling very worried that I couldn't log on or find the web page. Missed you all. First world problem but this is a very necessary part of my day. 8-[
by gotolady
02 Apr 2015, 12:14
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: GHS labels
Replies: 22
Views: 9466

Re: GHS labels

I haven't heard anything but I also feel like I am left out of the loop. I ask about these things but noone seems to know anything. VERY frustrating!!!
Have a safe, refreshing break
by gotolady
20 Feb 2015, 12:02
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Biurets reagent
Replies: 4
Views: 2450

Re: Biurets reagent

What a fabulous lot you are. Thanks heaps :clap3:
by gotolady
20 Feb 2015, 11:04
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Biurets reagent
Replies: 4
Views: 2450

Biurets reagent

Welcome back. I hope you had a good break and not too stressed by the increased workload (flat out trying to keep on top of orders).
I am having trouble sourcing biurets reagent solution. I would appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance
by gotolady
17 Nov 2014, 11:49
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Less than 2 weeks til Conference
Replies: 16
Views: 6428

Re: Less than 2 weeks til Conference

I have missed this conference once again as I don't seem to be listed as a Labbie. Can someone let me know how to get info as this is a great opportunity to network (been there once but changed schools since) :mad:
Thanks in advance
by gotolady
05 Nov 2012, 10:49
Forum: Announcements
Topic: St MARY'S 2012
Replies: 123
Views: 36040

Re: St MARY'S 2012

Well worth attending. Learnt heaps and met great labbies :clap3: