Occupational Health and Safety

The School of Chemistry at the University of Wollongong is committed to implementing the requirements of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act (2000) and supporting the OH&S Policy of the University of Wollongong. In recognising its obligations under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act (2000) and related legislation the School of Chemistry aims to facilitate a safe, healthy and secure learning and working environment for all students, staff, contractors and visitors.
Guidelines

OHS News

Next School Safety Committee Meeting
Wednesday 7th October

 

Remember to use SafetyNet to 
report all incidents

 

Forms
Fact Sheets
Safe Work Procedures
ChemAlert
SafetyNet
UoW OHS Unit

Forms

Guidelines

Fact Sheets

Risk Management
Risk Assessment Laboratory Work Risk Assessment OHS 2009 planner
New student and staff induction checklist School Roles and Responsibilities School of Chemistry OHS contact information
How Safety Conscious are you? Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures Rotary Evaporator settings
Project release Form Undergraduate Labs-Emergency/ First Aid Procedures Laboratory glove selection (Ansell)
Unattended Experiment Sheet UOW Hazard and Incident reporting Using a fume-hood
  Access to Chemistry Buildings and Laboratories  
  UOW General Laboratory Safety  
  Using Personal Protective Equipment  

Hazardous Substances
Small label template Purchasing Hazardous Substances Dangerous Goods 
  Labelling Hazardous Substances Risk, Safety and First Aid phrase
Large label template Chemical Storage - minor quantities Chemical Storage Compatibility
  Handling, Transport and Storage of Cryogens  ChemAlert Quickguide
  Chemical Spills ChemAlert Stock Managers Guide
  Laboratory Waste Disposal  

Administrative Procedures
  OHS Committee Terms of Reference Waste collection timetable
Laboratory Inspection Checklist Laboratory Inspection Procedures Out of Service Tag
Other workplace inspection checklists Equipment Risk and Register Workstation Ergonomics
     
Contractors in Chemistry induction form Guidelines for Contractors & Visitors to Chemistry  

 

Last reviewed: 17 September, 2009