Laboratory Safety

Key Safety points

1. Ensure you keep your work area clean and tidy.
2. Working alone is not recommended. If however, it is required an assessment of the risks associated with each identified working alone situation shall be completed in consultation with those working alone to formulate practical solutions to manage working alone situations. 
3. Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is worn at all times. The type of equipment needed will depend on the types of activities you will be performing, any chemicals used, any biological materials handled, any radio-isotopes used and any equipment used.
4. Know what to do in an emergency and know where all the emergency equipment is located.

Smoke-free Campus

This is a reminder that since July 2016, UOW implemented a Smoke-Free University Policy. This policy is to model positive health choices, raise awareness about the harmful effects of smoking, vapes and e-cigarettes and remove the exposure of second-hand smoke for our staff, students and visitors.

A designated smoking area has been established at B12 Unibar, which is clearly signposted and can be found using the interactive map and selecting Amenities. Users are reminded to use the ashtrays provided or use a personal ashtray.