Laboratory Safety

Roles, responsibilities and actions

  • There is no specific procedure.Ìý Staff responsible for the supervision and/or management of laboratories need to ensure that all applicable sections of the HSW Handbook are appropriately implemented in relation to the laboratory and they need to follow all relevant and .Ìý Please also see the frequently asked questions below for guidance.

HSW online information

  • No HSW online information

Frequently asked questions

Tools, forms and templates

Legislation and guidelines

  • AS/NZS 2982:2010 - Laboratory design and constructionÌý(accessible through )Ìý
  • AS/NZS 2243 Series - Safety in laboratoriesÌý(accessible through )
  • AS 61010 series - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory useÌý(accessible through )
  • Australian Standards for laboratory glasswareÌý(accessible through )
    • Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
    • Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
    • Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals

Further information

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