Compliance in Science

Presenters: Karen Mellenbergh, Christopher Kelly and Rita Steffe

• WHS and Me – The new Work Health and Safety Act of 2011 became effective on 1 January 2012. This presentation will concentrate on the aspects of the new legislation, the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees and how it affects the workplace
• Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of classification and labelling of chemicals
  
• • What do I need to have done to be compliant by 1 January 2017
• Updates for 2017
• Microbiology from a school perspective
• Science ASSIST – some valuable resources and information
• Q & A session - This session will cover
• • Safe use of equipment, 
  • Dangerous chemicals, 
  • Safe storage and use of chemicals (including compatibility of chemicals),
  • Disposal of chemical waste
  • How to organise and maintain work areas
  • Supporting teachers and students
  • RiskAssess, an online risk assessment program
  • Pick the brains of the team for any unanswered questions