Transcript GSBME Laboratory Induction

Stuff you need to know about working in
Biomed
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We need to know you are coming. Please talk to your GSBME supervisor and ensure that
you have registered with GSBME administration [email protected]
Ideally before you attend a face to face laboratory induction you should have:
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A GSBME supervisor.
A UNSW z number and Identification
Completed On-Line Work Health & Safety Awareness and On-Line Ergonomics
Completed the HS006 Induction Form – HS* had it signed by your supervisor
If you are assigned a desk, you will complete the HS114 Workstation Checklist*
You and your supervisor have completed a training needs analysis and booked in for the
appropriate training courses.
Read the basic lab rules
Booked in for the face to face Laboratory Induction training with the lab manager.
Read this induction package, completed the quiz and signed the declaration*.
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* bring these to your face to face lab induction.
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This information is a guide to help you understand the risk and
hazards associated with working in the laboratories and to outline your
responsibilities.
You can review this information at any time by following the link on the
GSBME WHS page –Inductions
http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/biomedical-engineering/whsinduction-procedure
In Summary
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Employees and Students are responsible for following the WHS procedures and
ensuring that their conduct does not endanger themselves, others or the
environment.
Supervisors are responsible for implementing WHS within their area of
responsibility and taking steps to ensure that identified hazards are eliminated as
far as reasonably practicable, or controlled using the hierarchy of risk controls.
Further information can be found in the UNSW OHS Workplace Health and Safety
Policy
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All personnel working in the Level 4 and Lower ground GSBME Laboratories
(including visiting or guest workers) must read and understand these regulations.
Personnel working in the GSBME Laboratories must be registered. Please see the
Laboratory Manager for details.
All work of a non-clerical nature requires an safe working procedure and risk
assessment before the work commences. Visitors are not exempt from this
requirement.
Personnel must be appropriately trained to conduct certain activities or operate
equipment and current licences must be held where applicable.
Safety and monitoring equipment must be used in accordance with safe working
procedures and Risk management form.
Work outside normal hours (8am to 6pm Mon – Fri) must be approved.
Long hair must be tied back and dangling clothing, ornaments and ear phone
cords are not permitted
Promptly report all accidents and/or hazards
No smoking is allowed anywhere on UNSW Campus
No food or drink is to be consumed within the laboratory complex.
Personnel must not be affected by drugs or alcohol or certain medication in the
labs
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Restricted swipe areas require additional training for access. You may not
work in restricted areas unless you have been authorised and your swipe
card activated.
Do not use equipment or workshop tools without authorisation.
Entry to the PC2 facility is restricted to authorised personnel.
GSBME resources must not be use for private purposes. E.g. WWW access
etc must be restricted to work related activities.
The fire stair doors must not be chocked open e.g. to facilitate entry to
any level.
In case of an emergency evacuation you must obey the directions of the
Floor/Fire Wardens and exit the building via the fire stairs. Do not use the
lifts.
Notify the Laboratory Manager of any damaged or faulty equipment.
Lab coats, covered shoes and eye protection is required PPE in the labs
Children are not permitted entry to Level 4 unless their visit is transitory
and they are in the direct, continuous supervision of a parent or guardian.
Pre school children are not permitted in the laboratories at any time.
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An online system that allows
you to access training
records, enrol in courses
and complete online
training.
It also has leave and pay
details
MYUNSW
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For the most part your z number and associated
password will get you onto most systems. If you
require a special log on or are having trouble to
systems access please contact administration
Do not borrow or lend log on details.
IT problems can be logged with
IT Service Centre
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Mandatory WHS training for all staff and students
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On-Line Work Health & Safety Awareness
On-Line Laboratory Safety Awareness (students)
Laboratory Safety Awareness (Staff)
On-Line Ergonomics
See the UNSW HS Training for further information
Look at the training needs analysis and talk to your
GSBME supervisor about what training you need.
You must ensure you complete the training
required
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http://www.ohs.unsw.edu.au/
This site has information on biosafety,
radiation, dangerous chemicals, hazardous
equipment, rules and regulations
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There are people to contact if you need help.
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Use this site. The unit people are very helpful
and the source of UNSW Forms, guidelines,
policies, training etc
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Mandatory green lab training to
comply with pollution laws
Car pooling
Recycling
Resource reduction
Campus Sustainability
All your green needs
http://sustainability.unsw.edu.au/
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School specific information and resources
Look in the research section of the home page and
GSBME Local WHS
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This is your link to the local school resources
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GSBME WHS database
◦ Stores all the safe working procedure and risk management
forms. Equipment database and WHS committee information
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Chemical database- list of the chemicals in the school
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Links to local forms
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Chemical Labelling guideline and template
purchase form,
Workstation ID cards
Equipment ID tags
Cold Room Box labels
Local Training
 Sharps, autoclave, PC2
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Workstation ID forms are used
to identify your experimental
setup and equipment in use.
Cool room box label are used to
readily identify your cold room
items and their hazards. Research
groups may share boxes
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Purchase form must be authorised by a supervisor who has
WHS oversight and financial delegation.
Send all associated quotes or information with the completed
form to [email protected]
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The hazards and risks associated with goods and services
must be controlled BEFORE entering the workplace.
The purchase of any chemicals or equipment requires careful
thought.
Return all paperwork to admin and clearly indicate any back
orders or discrepancies.
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These are some of the
issues to consider when
buying goods and
services.
Please consult with
school staff about your
purchasing
Chemicals
Hazardous substance
Dangerous goods
Carcinogenic
Quarantine
Addictive
Drug/explosive precursor
MSDS
Where does it need to be
stored/used by dates
Quantity
Quality
Imported/delivery time
PPE Required
Fume hood capacity
Equipment compatibility eg
solvents and plastics, sparks
Equipment
Meets Australian standards for
OHS design
Electrical compatibility
Hazard control eg dust noise
heat
Location, footprint
Will affect the work around it
eg electrical noise, vibration,
Environmental efficiency
Disposal , recycling,
decontamination, radiation
source
Operational costs
Services
Approved contractor
inductions
Safe working methods
Licences
Facilities (FM) approval
training
manuals
Tech support
Installation requirements
Asset (over $5000)
Transport and installation –
heavy, too big for the lift, fit
through the door
Registered
Freight costs, customs
Warrantees
UNSW purchasing guidelines with quotes, conflicts of interest, purchasing terms
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Key things to remember
•Check there is not an existing
document before creating a
new one
•Take care with names and key
words
•Check with your supervisor
BEFORE you send an approval
request
•If you find an error in the
information report it
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Always check with the custodian for training
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Everything that you do should be covered by an authorized
Safe Working Procedure and /or a Risk Assessment (now call Risk
Management Form)
This is to ensure you know the risk and hazards associated with
your work /area and how to control them
Hazard-something that can hurt you
Risk –the likely hood and consequences of the hazard hurting you
Control – how to stop it hurting you and others
You must ensure you are covered before you start work. Talk to
your supervisor
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How do we control the hazards and minimise the risk of
injury?
Hierarchy of risk controls outlines the process of controlling
hazards and minimising risks in the workplace
Training –this induction, general UNSW training hazard
specific training, equipment competencies all decrease the
risk of injury
Procedures- Safe working procedures are the detail step by
step description of a process ( experiment protocol, operation
instructions, maintenance guides) that includes the action you
need to take to control hazards and minimise risk.
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Always use the latest version of the forms
from the UNSW Health & Safety web site
 HS329 Risk Management Procedure
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HS017-1 Guide to Completing Risk Management Form
HS017 Risk Management Form
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HS304 Hazard and Risk Register Procedure
HS027 Guide to writing Safe Work Procedure
HS026 Safe Work Procedure Form
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You must be trained in SWP and RA’s, equipment
use, research procedures.
The high the risk the more training is required.
School specific training programs are available
for:
◦ Autoclave use
◦ Sharps (needles, scalpel blades, box cutters)
◦ Human blood work
◦ Lasers
◦ Other high hazard areas
Never do these activities without training.
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Sharp injuries that have occurred in GSBME
 Stabs, jabs, punctures, cuts, severed nerves, infections, needlestick
injuries, many many near missed.
All preventable. DO NOT use sharps unless you have been trained
Always follow the correct procedure.
Ergonomic injuries, occupational over use, repetitive strain and manual
handling are very very debilitating and can lead to a life long injury .
 Always set up your work station correctly
 Never ignore symptoms of discomfort or persistent pain in muscles,
tendons and other soft tissues
Read the UNSW information
http://www.ohs.unsw.edu.au/ohs_hazards/overuse.html
Chemicals spills –When in doubt ,get out. More details about chemicals to
follow
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F25 Samuels Building Level 4 and Lower Ground floor LG10
This training only give you general lab access
You Must have a approved SWP/RA to undertake any activity in the
lab unless you are in the company of an authorized person
There are restricted areas that may have legislative training
requirements e.g. quarantine restrictions DO NOT enter these areas.
Restricted Access Areas- specific training required
Rm413-22a ARF AQIS restrictions
Rm408 -Biohazards
Rm 408a two Photon microscope (via BMIF)
Rm 404 PC2 cell culture
Lower Ground10 a, b, c, d
Lower Ground11 , a , b Grey and Clean room
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Biomedical Engineering is a very diverse field and has a wide range of chemical, biological
and physical hazards. We also have people who may have done very little experience in
areas such as chemistry or biology. There is a risk of assumed knowledge. You must
ensure your supervisor understands your background and experience. If you are not
confident in any area please tell your supervisor or lab staff.
These hazards are found in most GSBME labs
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Hazardous and dangerous chemicals
Electrical hazards
Biological –genetic, biohazard and quarantine restricted
Manual handling and Ergonomics (compulsory training)
Mechanical
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Crush
Pinch point
Moving parts
Thermal
Compressed gases –asphyxiant. There are alarms installed. Never enter the affected room.
More information in the hazard and risk register, door signs, SWP’s, area supervisors
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Each lab has an area
supervisor and a hazard
door sign.
The sign tells you what
hazards are present and
the minimum precautions
required.
Signs also contain
emergency numbers and
first aid, area supervisor
contacts
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High Hazard areas
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Dangerous and hazardous chemicals
Biological Hazards
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Mechanical risks
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Radiation
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◦ Zoonosis, allergens, quarantine risks, genetic
manipulated organisms, pathogen risks, biosecurity
issues, infection, biohazards...
◦ crush injuries, compressed gases
◦ Manual handling, ergonomic risks...
◦ Lasers, UV light
And more
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This training does not give you access to the labs. You must
complete an addition induction for LG access
Please contact the Area Supervisor (Wenqi Huang ) who will
assess your training requirements.
The lower ground labs have a furnace room, three laser
rooms and two clean room areas. All these areas require a
separate induction before entry.
The main lab LG10 has electrically sensitive equipment. You
must be made aware of the working requirements in these
areas before you can enter these labs.
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All chemicals held in GSBME must be logged into and out of
the chemical register database by lab staff.
Chemicals must be stored and labeled correctly and have a
Safety Data Sheet (SDS or MSDS)
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As staff, if you are working in an area with chemicals you
must attend hazardous substances training even if you are
not using in them. You need to know about the hazards
around you. Hazardous substances for students are
covered in On-Line Laboratory Safety Awareness
You must know the risks and hazards associated with your
chemicals before you buy or use them.
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Setting up
and using
proper labels
can take
time but
correct
labelling is
vital and a
legal
requirements
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Dangerous and hazardous substance must be put in specific
storage locations
Designated storage areas
 Acids
 Alkali’s
 Toxic/poisons
 Flammable
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are outside room 436 and available through “chemalert”.
An SDS is vital for writing SWP’S and RA’s
More information is available on the UNSW WHS Web site
http://www.ohs.unsw.edu.au/hs_procedures_forms/index.html#Chemical
Compressed gases are classed as hazardous chemicals and specific training is
required for use and handling.
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All research or teaching involving microbiological organisms,
diagnostic samples, human and animal tissues, blood or bodily
fluids, insects and general biological hazards must follow the
requirements of the UNSW HS323 Biosafety Procedure
Any biological material brought into the school must be
assessed and authorised prior to arrival and added to the
biohazard register.
Regulator process to consider are
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Gene Technology (OGTR)
Quarantine (AQIS)
Biosecurity (SSBA)
Ethics and clinical practice (DoHA)
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All equipment has a custodian. You must ensure you have the
appropriate training and SWP before using all equipment
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Electrical equipment should be inspected prior to use to ensure there is
no damaged, loose or otherwise compromised leads or connections.
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Check the electrical testing tag to ensure it is within the test date
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Notify the custodian or lab management if equipment is faulty or
requires attention. Tag out of use immediately.
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GSBME has a database of equipment which contains user and operational
information.
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Do not attempt to repair or alter equipment without the appropriate
controls eg manual, qualifications, expertise, danger lockout tags.
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Correct disposal of waste essential. The GSBME OHS Website has a
guide to waste management.
Types of waste
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Domestic waste
Paper /cardboard
Non hazardous lab waste
Chemicals
Biohazard waste
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Quarantine
OGTR-genetically modified
E-waste for equipment ,
recyclables
Don’t know? ASK . It must be a
part of every SWP.
What do to do with a full bin?
•Domestic bins –emptied by the cleaners
•General lab waste -tie up loosely with
string, fill in the waste label details, place
in the yellow bins in the cool room 405
•Cell culture bins –May require heat
treatment (autoclaving), Double bag, fill in
the hazardous waste label and place in the
yellow bins in the cool room.
•Liquid chemical containers –alert lab staff,
disposal via the facilities contractor
DO NOT overfill the bins
DO NOT ignore overfull
bins
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Level 4 labs require
lab coats, covered shoes and eye protection at
all times.
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Lab coats are provided. There is a laundry. Do not take your personal lab
coat home unless washed. Certain areas have specific gowns
There are different types of eye protection. You must know which is
required for your work and ensure it is documented.
◦ Safety glasses will be provided. People with corrective glasses are encouraged
to investing in prescription safety glasses .
◦ Safety goggles/face shields maybe required with splash or vapour risks.
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Covered Shoes are required at all times in the labs. No skin should be
visible.
Additional PPE may be required by your SWP and RA.
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There are many different types of gloves
You must selected the appropriate glove for the task. Glove type
must be specified in the SWP/RA
Guides such as the Ansell glove selection guide can assist in
determining the correct glove.
Consider factors such as
 Chemical resistance
 Thermal
 Cut resistant
 Sterile
 Latex/ nitrile
 Allergies
 Concentration and length of exposure
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Normal work hours are 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday.
Undergrads are not permitted in the labs after hours
Very specific requirements must be met before you can work
after hours. You must sign into the afterhours book (records must
be retained for 5 years)
Low risk
office
Medium risk
Permitted
Authorisation
after hours required. SWP
need specific
after hours
provisions.
Buddy
Monitoring
system
High risk
Very High
risk
Authorisation
required.
Specific SWP
.Must not be
done alone
Not
permitted
Risks assessed using the UNSW Risk rating procedure
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Buddy system should be used for any work after hours
What should a monitor do if you do not respond to your
check in and they can’t contact you?
Call security on 1800 626003 or 9385 6666 and report your
location (e.g. LG Samuels building room LG10a ).
If security don’t call back report this back to the main
security phone line. If you can’t get a response after an hour
from security call the police and report the problem with as
much detail as possible
For more details there is a school after hours SWP and the
UNSW working after hours procedure
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If you have no training or are uncertain what to do follow
The ARRRRH- run away system
ARRRH –Alert people in the area and experienced staff members
RUN AWAY- Keep yourself safe. Evacuate the immediate area, seek first aid if required
NO ONE AROUND!! Call Security 9385 6666
First AID
Bystanders find nearest first aid officer and/or call security for serious medical help
Move away from the hazard
Chemical spills- wash off the chemical, copious water immediately, remove contaminated clothing
Burns –copious water immediately. Do not remove clothing.
Any risk to life at all- break emergency glass next to red wall phone
REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES to your supervisor or lab staff and complete an incident report
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Only if you are completely confident that you know how to respond then:
Chemical spills- Evacuate the area. Grab the spill kit and close the door and read the emergency
spill kit instructions and assess the situation away from the spill. Seek more information eg
SDS, SWP, RA,s
Fire –Do not attempt to put the fire out unless the fire is tiny (smaller than a handful) and you are
completely confident there are no additional hazards. Select the right fire extinguisher and use
until empty. Call security and inform them of the incident
Monitor the situation until security arrive and inform them immediately if situation changes
If fire is not immediately contained or people are affected by fumes immediately evacuate the
area, close doors behind you and break emergency glass next to red phone
For any emergency with an ongoing risk to life at all- break emergency glass next to red wall
phone
REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES to your supervisor or lab staff and complete an incident report
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List to announcements and follow instructions
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Alert tone (Beep Beep) –prepare to leave
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Evacuation tone (whoop whoop) -leave immediately –Do not collect
belongings
◦ Shut down equipment, collect belongings, shut doors and windows. DO Not leave
unless in immediate danger
Security ext 56666
Each room should have an emergency procedures chart near the door that
outlines the response to different types of emergencies.
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Fire
Medical
Bomb threat
Internal emergency e.g. explosion, riot, power failure
Personal threat
External emergency e.g. natural disasters
Evacuations
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There are employee assistance program (EPA)
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http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/employee/eap.html
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Student counselling
UNSW health service
Workers compensation unit
Further health resources available on the UNSW
web site
https://www.counselling.unsw.edu.au/
Do not neglect your mental health -act early
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Depending on the area of your work you
maybe required to under go a health check
and immunisation
Check with your supervisor about
◦ OHS427 Immunisation Questionnaire and
Authorisation Form
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Eye tests before and after using lasers
Lung function and allergy tests before and
after exposure
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FM assist
help with UNSW infrastructure
 Phone number 9385 5111
 Maps, transport , ID cards.
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Maintenance
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Air conditioning & temperature
Electrical & lighting
Emergency services
General repairs
Grounds
Housekeeping
Key requests
Moves
Office services
Plumbing
Shut down request
Phone number 9385 6666
Toll free 1800 626 003
UNSW Security
Security Services are
your first point of call,
even in an emergency.
Call 9385 6666
Everything else 9385 6000
They do:
•foot patrols
•security vehicle patrols
•security shuttle bus
•safety escorts.
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Legal Obligations
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Report all incidences, OHS hazards and near misses
Take care of yourself and your work mates
Follow all reasonable safety instruction
Just Good Manners
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Clean up after yourself, leave work areas tidy
Use the booking systems
Don’t over fill bins, use the laundry and the dishwasher
Report breakages, malfunctions, low stock levels
You can be excluded from the labs if you do not follow the rules
Label Label Label
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There is a consumable sheet for people who routinely use
items from the lab store, mostly associated with cell culture
work
All purchases must be signed off by supervisors and be
covered by a SWP or RA
Pay attention to email alerts –ensure you read your UNSW
email.
Lab books remain the property of the school
Keep your UNSW ID on you at all times
Lab lockers are just for day use. Do not take the key home
Wash your hands before you leave. Don’t use your phone with
gloves.
If you don’t know? –please ask -don’t guess.
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Please complete the induction quiz and sign the declaration at the end.
Meet with your supervisor and Completed the HS006 HS Induction Form : For
Office-based Workers and identify your RA/SWP and training needs.
Enrol in any required training
Contact the lab manager for the induction tour.
Please give the lab manager
 The completed the HS006 Induction Form and the quiz.
 A copy of your training history to show you have completed the mandatory
online training and are enrolled other training as required
◦ Once the tour has been completed and the paperwork is in order, you can
get lab access.
◦ If your have done all that is required and still don’t have access please
contact the lab manager.
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Safety is a primary concern at GSBME. We love
your feedback and interest in this matter.
If you have any issues you wish to discuss or
ideas to suggest please contact the Level 3
Committee members
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