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The guidelines are intended to complement the following: Australian Standards SafeWork NSW publications and codes of practice CCH Australian Laboratory Safety Manual other legislative documents applicable to safety within laboratories. The Western Sydney University Laboratory Safety Guidelines are not intended as a replacement for these documents, but rather as a guide for the safe management of laboratories and associated facilities. They provide information and advice about: Areas of risk management that are not covered in the CCH Australian Laboratory Safety Manual and relevant Australian Standards such as accountabilities, experiment design, local practice etc. How risk assessments within laboratories and associated facilities will be undertaken by the University. Emergency management at Western Sydney University. A range of wider issues that impact upon safety within laboratories and associated facilities at this University. In keeping with the spirit of the NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and to continue to facilitate the widest possible consultation within schools and units, ongoing feedback on the information and advice contained in the guidelines is welcomed and can be directed to the Technical Coordinator, Laboratories, within the WHS Unit. Submit feedback Laboratory Safety Documents and Forms Western Sydney University Termination of Laboratory Work Checklist (DOC, 67 KB) (opens in a new window) Exposure to Blood or Body Fluid Action Plan (PDF, 75.81 KB) (opens in a new window) Checklist - Laboratory Environments (PDF, 462.17 KB) (opens in a new window) Dangerous Goods Diamonds (DOC, 96 KB) (opens in a new window) Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (DOCX, 58.38 KB) (opens in a new window) Fieldwork Acknowledgement Form (DOC, 1103 KB) (opens in a new window) Guidelines for the use of Peroxide-Forming Chemicals (PDF, 192.35 KB) (opens in a new window) Laboratory Safety Induction Checklist - Staff and Postgraduate Students (PDF, 99.84 KB) (opens in a new window) Laboratory Safety Induction Checklist - Undergraduate Students (DOCX, 21.52 KB) (opens in a new window) Undergraduate Safety Checklist (DOC, 54 KB) (opens in a new window) Western Sydney University General Laboratory Safety Rules (DOC, 42 KB) (opens in a new window) Radiation Safety Guidelines The Western Sydney University Radiation Safety Guidelines (PDF, 2829.35 KB) (opens in a new window) have been developed as a guide for Western Sydney University staff and students involved, either directly or indirectly, with the use of ionising radiation or radioactive material in teaching and/or research. The guidelines will assist staff and students to achieve radiation safety compliance at the University and as such are to be adopted by all schools and departments where radioactive substances and/or sources are used. The guidelines contain specific responsibilities, procedures and information for specific applications, and provide general information about reducing the risks associated with work involving the use of radioactive substances and sources. These guidelines are intended as a 'stand-alone' document so that a section(s) can be read independently of other sections. This means that in some cases information contained in one section may be repeated in another to avoid the need to refer to another section(s) of the guidelines. Additional information about radiation, radioactive substances and sources can be obtained from the Work Health & Safety Unit (WHS) or the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The guidelines will be regularly updated as required to incorporate newly introduced or revised legislation and/or Western Sydney University policies and procedures. The University community will be advised of future updates to the guidelines. In keeping with the spirit of the NSW WHS Act 2011 and to continue to facilitate the widest possible consultation within divisions/departments, colleges and schools, ongoing feedback on the information and advice contained in the guidelines is welcomed and can be directed to the Technical Coordinators, Laboratories, within the WHS unit. Submit feedback Ethics (Human Ethics, Animal Ethics, and Biosafety and Radiation Safety) Please refer to the Ethics webpage for further information regarding any research or teaching laboratory activities involving the use of the following: Biological hazards (e.g. specimens of human origin (including blood products), recombinant DNA, micro-organisms of Risk Group 2 or higher, in vivo use of imported biological products). Ionising radiation sources. Human participants. Animals. Checklists for OGTR certified Physical Containment Facilities provided in the "Laboratory Safety Documents and Forms" section above. These checklists have been based on the requirements of certification as detailed in the relevant Gene Technology Regulator's Guidelines and AS/NZS 2243.3 Safety in laboratories: Microbiological safety and containment. Hazardous Chemicals The health and safety risks of the many chemicals used throughout the Western Sydney University must be managed so they are used, handled, stored and disposed of safely. Prior to the implementation of the WHS Regulation 2011, chemicals were regulated under separate instruments for hazardous substances and dangerous goods. The WHS Regulation will see the phasing in of a single framework for classification, labelling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements for hazardous chemicals, based on the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (opens in a new window). Transition to the GHS from the current classification and hazard communication systems for workplace hazardous substances and dangerous goods will occur between 01 January 2012 and 31 December 2016. During this 5 year transitional period both systems may be used concurrently. As of 01 January 2017, all workplace chemicals must be classified according to the GHS and labels and SDS must be updated. Until 31 December 2016 From 01 January 2012 and mandatory from 01 January 2017 Hazardous Substances Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)] (opens in a new window) Dangerous Goods Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code) (opens in a new window) Hazardous Chemicals Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals 3rd Revised Edition (opens in a new window) Labels National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)] (opens in a new window) Labels Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals (opens in a new window) MSDS National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)] (opens in a new window) SDS Code of Practice for the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (opens in a new window) As of 01 January 2017 existing stocks of hazardous chemicals must be labelled according to NOHSC or GHS systems only newly purchased workplace chemicals must be classified and labelled according to the GHS SDS must comply with the GHS system only. In preparation for compliance by end-of-year it is recommended that areas with hazardous chemical holdings: Request that suppliers now only provide GHS compliant chemicals Undertake a comprehensive inventory of chemicals Minimise stocks by appropriate disposal of surplus/unwanted chemicals and ensure that all chemicals are labelled according to NOHSC or GHS systems only appropriately dispose of any chemicals that are not NOHSC or GHS compliant ensure that all SDS comply with the GHS system only. Although few changes to SDS under the GHS are expected, SDS should be reviewed to confirm the hazardous nature of the chemical and whether new controls or preventative measures have been recommended. Endeavour to use NOHSC compliant chemicals before those that are labelled according to the GHS. Ensure that all personnel who handle or may be exposed to chemicals have participated in Hazardous Chemical training to ensure that they have been introduced to the GHS (available through WHS). It is imperative that any chemicals imported directly from overseas suppliers (rather than through an Australian importer/distributor) are compliant with the GHS. The deliberate import of chemicals which do not comply with the GHS may lead to prosecution by the Regulator. Existing requirements for the transport of dangerous goods do not change under the new WHS Regulation. The transportation of dangerous goods is subject to NSW laws based on the requirements of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code). Information about using hazardous chemicals at Western Sydney University is available from the following links: Hazardous Chemicals - the GHS (DOCX, 281.36 KB) (opens in a new window) Hazardous Chemicals - Labelling (DOCX, 1345.72 KB) (opens in a new window) GHS Hazard Statements (PDF, 51.69 KB) (opens in a new window) GHS Precautionary Statements (PDF, 63.02 KB) (opens in a new window) ChemWatch provides access to the GoldFFX database (opens in a new window) via the Western Sydney University library e Resources page, where chemical SDS are available and chemical registers are kept. Dangerous Goods Diamonds (DOC, 96 KB) Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals - Pictograms (DOCX, 58.38 KB) (opens in a new window) Guidelines for the use of Peroxide-Forming Chemicals (PDF, 192.35 KB) (opens in a new window) Specific requirements for working with chemicals in the workplace are detailed at: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (opens in a new window) Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (opens in a new window) SafeWork NSW Code of Practice Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (opens in a new window) SafeWork NSW Code of Practice Labeling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals (opens in a new window) SafeWork NSW Code of Practice Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals (opens in a new window) SafeWork Australia Classification and labelling for workplace hazardous chemical poster (opens in a new window) SafeWork Australia Frequently asked questions GHS (opens in a new window) SafeWork NSW chemicals and the GHS (opens in a new window) SafeWork Australia Hazardous Chemicals including GHS (opens in a new window) Comcare Introducing the GHS (opens in a new window) Comcare GHS (opens in a new window) Comcare Are you GHS ready? (opens in a new window) Working safely in a Class II Biological Safety Cabinet - Video More Information For any queries/questions, suggestions or feedback relating to laboratory safety or any other information provided on this page, please contact the Technical Coordinator, Laboratories, within the WHS unit. ^ Back to top First Aid Facilities & Services Related Documents Laboratory Safety Induction Checklist - Staff and Postgraduate Students (PDF, 99.84 KB) (opens in a new window) Laboratory Safety Induction Checklist - Undergraduate Students (DOCX, 21.52 KB) (opens in a new window) Western Sydney University General Laboratory Safety Rules (DOC, 42 KB) (opens in a new window) Laboratory Termination of Work Checklist Mobile options: Return to standard site Back to Top International Students Launch your career at UWS Home Staff Indigenous Courses University Life New to Uni About Careers Our Campuses Business and Community Schools Institutes Sustainability Future Students Courses Undergraduate Postgraduate HDR Research Pathways Student Life Scholarships Events Why Western The Academy Western Sydney University Online Students Misconduct Rule Study with Integrity New to Uni Enrolment Fees Forms Exams Results Graduations Student Support Services and Facilities Staff Working with us Career Development Salary and Benefits Manager/Supervisor Toolkit New Staff Future Staff Teaching Research Staff Services Research Events For Researchers Future Students Current Students Community and Industry CRCs Institutes Centres Groups Alumni Alumni Awards Alumni Spotlight Mentoring Program Alumni Benefits Alumni Affinity Groups Alumni Publications Alumni Giving GradLife Social Links Youtube Twitter Facebook Print this page Contact Us Emergency Help Right to Information Copyright Privacy Disclaimer Complaints Unit Accessibility Feedback Compliance Program Admissions Transparency Western Sydney University Copyright © 2004-2022 ABN 53 014 069 881 CRICOS Provider No: 00917K Locked Bag 1797 Penrith NSW 2751 Tel: +61 2 9852 5222 Page updated 17 Jul 2020
