Faculty of Science
Laboratories and specialist teaching
spaces student induction form
The Faculty of Science is committed to the safety and well being of the
student population.
The following are general Faculty of Science Laboratory and Specialist Teaching Spaces rules:
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Treat the facility and equipment with respect.
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Undergraduate students are not permitted to enter or remain in the laboratories or specialist
teaching spaces unless they are being supervised by a CSU staff member (unless otherwise
notified).
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Follow all safety instructions for any given practical session or exercise, including specific
instructions regarding potentially hazardous material, equipment or procedures and handling human
body products. All signs, documentation and Standard Operating Procedures relating to specific
activities must be adhered to.
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Bags and personal belongings should be placed in the designated area - never on the bench. Only
items required should be on the bench top work area.
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Mobile phones and music playing devices (e.g. MP3 players) must be switched off and not used.
Phones used during class time may be confiscated or the user asked to leave (please see your
supervisor if the phone is needed for a personal issue).
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No smoking, drinking, eating, handling of food or application of cosmetics is permitted.
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Long hair is to be tied back at all times.
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Report all accidents, defective equipment, spillages and breakages immediately. Immediately wash
skin areas that come into contact with chemicals in the laboratory.
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Under no circumstances is any unauthorised work to be conducted in the facilities.
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Always wash your hands before leaving the facilities.
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Children are not allowed in laboratories or specialist teaching spaces unless the Facility/Laboratory
Manager gives prior approval for bona-fide teaching sessions for minors.
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If you have any questions regarding facility safety, please ASK your supervisor or a member of the
technical staff.
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If you have any medical (e.g. allergies) or other conditions that have the potential to impact your
studies in the laboratories or specialist teaching spaces please notify your supervisor or a member
of the technical staff.
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Work areas are to be left clean and tidy. Waste must be disposed of as directed. Failure to
leave work spaces in an approved manner may preclude you from subsequent classes.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A minimum standard of personal protective equipment (PPE) that complies with AS/NZS 2243.1,
AS/NZS 2210.3, AS/NZS 2243.5, AS/NZS 2161, AS/NZS 1175, AS/NZS 1716 and AS/NZS 1801
will be followed in the laboratories and specialist teaching spaces. At all times PPE must be used
according to standard operating procedures and instructions provided by academic and technical
staff.
Faculty of Science Student Induction Form TRIM D12/31737
Aug 2012
Version 4
Required PPE may include one, many or all of the following:
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Protective clothing – properly fastened laboratory coats or disposable gowns are to be worn when
required and be removed before leaving the facilities. Coats and gowns taken from the laboratory
must be contained in a safe manner (e.g. by placing in sealed plastic bag). Appropriate fieldwork
clothing, for example:
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High Vis vests for vineyard work.
Long sleeve shirts and trousers for fieldwork conducted by the School of Agricultural and Wine
Science students.
Overalls for fieldwork conducted by the School of Animal and Veterinary Science students.
Fully enclosed footwear for fieldwork conducted by all students.
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Eye and face protection - are to be worn when required and be removed before leaving the facilities.
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Gloves – are to be worn when required and be removed before leaving the facilities.
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Safety footwear – AS/NZS 2210.3 compliant (see diagram 1), closed-in, non-slip and nonpermeable footwear must be worn at all times (unless notified otherwise). Shoes made of absorbent
material or woven fabric (e.g. most types of runners, joggers and tennis shoes) should not be worn
in laboratories where exposure to corrosives or chemicals that are easily absorbable through the
skin could occur or there is a risk of sharp and/or heavy objects falling on your feet. Anyone
wearing thongs, open-toed and/or open-heeled shoes will not be permitted into the facilities.
Diagram 1 Type A (low shoe) minimum enclosed footwear standard from AS/NZS 2210.3
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Hearing protection - are to be worn when required and be removed before leaving the facilities.
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Respiratory protection – are to be worn when required and be removed before leaving the facilities.
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Safety helmets – are to be worn when required and be removed before leaving the facilities.
Failure to comply with PPE requirements will preclude you from attending teaching in the
laboratory or specialist teaching space.
Rules for specialised laboratories, teaching spaces and field sites:
During your study you may have classes in a variety of specialised laboratories, teaching spaces and
field sites. Each of these spaces has its own set of rules, risks and requirements which you will be
advised of at the time of use and/or through the subject outline and/or the laboratory manual.
I ………………………………..... (Student Number -...................................), have read and agree to
abide by the General Laboratory Rules as in force within the Faculty of Science at Charles Sturt
University. I understand that failure to abide by these rules may result in my expulsion from the
laboratory.
Signed…………………………………………….. Date………………………………………….
A signed copy of this form is to be lodged with the Facility/Laboratory Manager
Faculty of Science Student Induction Form TRIM D12/31737
Aug 2012
Version 4