Eco solve 2 day conference
- Mother
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Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi all Chemtalkers
I thought by now we may have had some feedback regarding the conference at Ravenswood School for Girls. Perhaps all are too busy catching up on the lost days!!! No fairies came in to the lab.to clean up,huh!!! Anyway I thought it was rather informative and Phil was an excellent presenter. I am going to order the disc, and I think over time it can only improve, if Phil takes note of all the suggestions that were given to him over the two days.
Also to the lady who asked all chemtalkers to meet at morning tea, my apologies, as I wasn't paying attention when you mentioned it and I thought you said lunch time
Cheers
Mother
I thought by now we may have had some feedback regarding the conference at Ravenswood School for Girls. Perhaps all are too busy catching up on the lost days!!! No fairies came in to the lab.to clean up,huh!!! Anyway I thought it was rather informative and Phil was an excellent presenter. I am going to order the disc, and I think over time it can only improve, if Phil takes note of all the suggestions that were given to him over the two days.
Also to the lady who asked all chemtalkers to meet at morning tea, my apologies, as I wasn't paying attention when you mentioned it and I thought you said lunch time
Cheers
Mother
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Mother,
I posted a little thing about the course under the heading lab safety course. I personally didnt find it very helpful unfortunately. I was very interested in disposal of chemical waste and that topic was swept over in 10 minutes, which was a pity I think. The rest I felt was nothing new really, except the bit about the risk assessments, that program could end up being very useful. I thought Philip was dreadfully boring and it was really hard listening to him, I guess maybe i have just been spoilt at uni with some extraordinary lecturers, but I thought that was one of the worst presentations I have ever had to endure. I did enjoy meeting some of the chemtalkers there though, I learnt more from you guys than from the entire 2 day course
Sassi
PS. I am still digging my way through the mess that was made in the labs when I was away, I am not even half way At least now the teachers got to see how much I actually do without them noticing
I posted a little thing about the course under the heading lab safety course. I personally didnt find it very helpful unfortunately. I was very interested in disposal of chemical waste and that topic was swept over in 10 minutes, which was a pity I think. The rest I felt was nothing new really, except the bit about the risk assessments, that program could end up being very useful. I thought Philip was dreadfully boring and it was really hard listening to him, I guess maybe i have just been spoilt at uni with some extraordinary lecturers, but I thought that was one of the worst presentations I have ever had to endure. I did enjoy meeting some of the chemtalkers there though, I learnt more from you guys than from the entire 2 day course
Sassi
PS. I am still digging my way through the mess that was made in the labs when I was away, I am not even half way At least now the teachers got to see how much I actually do without them noticing
- Lis
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Mother and Sassi
I just tried to post a reply and I think Sassi posted at the same time and I lost all of my typing (and Im not very fast)
I really enjoyed the course and came away with overload, but lots of great ideas. I didnt find Phillip boring, but like you say I guess it is what you are used to, and what was expected, I have had much more boring lecturers at TAFE.
I have already ordered the Riskassess programme, and am looking forward to getting going with it, we have had probs trying to find the right one, I will let everyone know how I get on with it.
I would recommend the course, our teachers are going to the next one when it is run, hopefully soon they need it
I was great to meet up with chemtalkers, though we didnt get enough time to chat and catch up, hopefully next time, I am hoping to go to St Mary's, so maybe then
cheers Lis
I just tried to post a reply and I think Sassi posted at the same time and I lost all of my typing (and Im not very fast)
I really enjoyed the course and came away with overload, but lots of great ideas. I didnt find Phillip boring, but like you say I guess it is what you are used to, and what was expected, I have had much more boring lecturers at TAFE.
I have already ordered the Riskassess programme, and am looking forward to getting going with it, we have had probs trying to find the right one, I will let everyone know how I get on with it.
I would recommend the course, our teachers are going to the next one when it is run, hopefully soon they need it
I was great to meet up with chemtalkers, though we didnt get enough time to chat and catch up, hopefully next time, I am hoping to go to St Mary's, so maybe then
cheers Lis
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi All
I did not go to t Eco Conference but I read that you all are talking about risk assesments cnyou tell me what it is about I am Interested to fine out
Noona
I did not go to t Eco Conference but I read that you all are talking about risk assesments cnyou tell me what it is about I am Interested to fine out
Noona
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi I do agree with Sassy, I found it very boring and did not learn anything new. Highlight was recommendation that glassware or chemicals can be carried in some kind of backpack or holding keyboard on your knees. Lots of things that are not as important and not enough ones those are important for us. I think he was not prepared for specific questions and acordingly answers were all over the place.
Cheers Jazz
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Greetings Noona,
I don't have time right now, however, tonight I will try to send you some info about risk assessments and a copy of the example which was given to us at the conference. I will try to send it as an attachment. (Haven't done one of these yet!!)
Robbie
I don't have time right now, however, tonight I will try to send you some info about risk assessments and a copy of the example which was given to us at the conference. I will try to send it as an attachment. (Haven't done one of these yet!!)
Robbie
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Noona
The RA's I was talking about is web based software package for Risk assessments in school science labs. and how I understand it, all the hard work is already done for you, and can all be done electronically, if you like I can fax you the info I was given at the course.
cheer Lisa
The RA's I was talking about is web based software package for Risk assessments in school science labs. and how I understand it, all the hard work is already done for you, and can all be done electronically, if you like I can fax you the info I was given at the course.
cheer Lisa
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Ahhhhhhh the backpack!!! How could i have forgotten about that I remember that when he said that I thought I was part of a hidden camera show or something, I mean honestly he couldnt have been serious, could he???Jazz wrote:Hi I do agree with Sassy, I found it very boring and did not learn anything new. Highlight was recommendation that glassware or chemicals can be carried in some kind of backpack or holding keyboard on your knees. Lots of things that are not as important and not enough ones those are important for us. I think he was not prepared for specific questions and acordingly answers were all over the place.
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
hi Robbie, would you be so kind as to also send me some information of RA
fax number 9823 7662 attn Sue in Science.
I have also sent you a email.
fax number 9823 7662 attn Sue in Science.
I have also sent you a email.
Regards Labbie
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Lab Manager/Lab Tech, mind reading etc etc
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
My Head teacher is thinking of purchasing the software, is it easy to use???????, please folks how have you all find it????????????
Regards Labbie
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- rae
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
We subscribed to the software recently and I have used it . I think it is fairly straight forward to use however it is a work in progress. I have done assessments for a few things and it only takes a couple of minutes to do each assessment and print them out. The teachers haven't done any yet but I showed them a few I whipped up and they seem impressed. I think it will be very useful!!
Lorrae
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Lisa
Would you please fax me the information about the risk program too.
My number is 48221437 Attention Cindy
Thank you
CC
Would you please fax me the information about the risk program too.
My number is 48221437 Attention Cindy
Thank you
CC
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
hi robbie, hi lisa,
Could you please fax me the information as well on the risk assessments and this information that you mention on software package. I would really,really appreciate it.
My school fax number is, (02)65512017
Attention Trish Armstrong in Science.
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart..........
Could you please fax me the information as well on the risk assessments and this information that you mention on software package. I would really,really appreciate it.
My school fax number is, (02)65512017
Attention Trish Armstrong in Science.
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart..........
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Cindy and Trish,
I have faxed the info for you, hope it helps.
Sue,
we have been using the programme since beginning of term 3, it is easy to use, and can be emailed from the teachers to you or as I do, they fill in their request form, and I do the RA, then I electronically sign it, the teachers can do that too but in our case they have to sign them themselves, so we know they have looked at it. Somethings are not on the database like chromotography paper, and specific rock types, but the chemicals all come up with the class, packing group, un, cas, year users hazards, handling procedures. We have found it easy to use, and ticks all the boxes for covering ourselves, and for the $88/yr we think it is worth it, hoped this has helped
cheers Lisa
I have faxed the info for you, hope it helps.
Sue,
we have been using the programme since beginning of term 3, it is easy to use, and can be emailed from the teachers to you or as I do, they fill in their request form, and I do the RA, then I electronically sign it, the teachers can do that too but in our case they have to sign them themselves, so we know they have looked at it. Somethings are not on the database like chromotography paper, and specific rock types, but the chemicals all come up with the class, packing group, un, cas, year users hazards, handling procedures. We have found it easy to use, and ticks all the boxes for covering ourselves, and for the $88/yr we think it is worth it, hoped this has helped
cheers Lisa
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Many thanks Lisa,
I have copied the information you sent for my HOD and I hope we may start to use it to.
Once again Thankyou.
Trish
I have copied the information you sent for my HOD and I hope we may start to use it to.
Once again Thankyou.
Trish
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Lisa
Just spoke to our Chem teacher who is very interested in the RA software. Could you please fax copy to 02 66572281 Att. Julie
Thanks
Julie
Just spoke to our Chem teacher who is very interested in the RA software. Could you please fax copy to 02 66572281 Att. Julie
Thanks
Julie
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Julie
faxed it this morning, hope it helps
cheers
Lisa
faxed it this morning, hope it helps
cheers
Lisa
Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Thanks Lisa!
The fax arrived safely and I'll show it to our Chem teacher.
Julie
The fax arrived safely and I'll show it to our Chem teacher.
Julie
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Thanks Lisa
Showed it to the HT and he is getting it for first term.
Cindy
Showed it to the HT and he is getting it for first term.
Cindy
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Re: Eco solve 2 day conference
Hi Lyn,
This is the thread that had the discussion about the Risk assess site.
Lorrae
This is the thread that had the discussion about the Risk assess site.
Lorrae