When you are working with hazardous chemicals, the ultimate responsibility for safety rests with you. You must know the EMU laboratory safety rules as detailed in the EMU Lab Hanbook. We require you to read our rules and to sign a form to state you have read and understood them. You MUST become familiar with the instrument operating instructions provided and any ancillary equipment that you are required to use in the course of your normal academic requirements. The EMU staff have the responsibility to provide suitable training for new users when required to use hazardous chemicals in the laboratory, as well as to provide training in the use of our laboratory instrumental facilities.
Users have the responsibility to seek advice and guidance on equipment operation whenever in doubt.
New users must be able to demonstrate an understanding in the use of the laboratory instrumentation and any ancillary equipment, the chemical hazards associated with sample preparation, and the use of personal protective equipment before being allowed to work independently and unsupervised. The EM Unit maintains appropriate records relating to these risk assessments in accordance with RMU UNSW policy. MSDS Log Training Sheets are also to be completed and returned to the EMU office. The UNSW and EMU Laboratory is a smoke free environment. You must comply with any instruction given by the Area Wardens and UNSW Security Officers during an emergency situation or fire evacuation notice.