OHS026
Safe Work Procedure
Faculty/Division : Medicine
Document number
Initial Issue date
24.04.10
School/ Divisional UnitDept of Surgery
St. George Clinical School
Current version
1.0
STGCL.SWP.82.1
Current Version
Issue date
24.04.10
Next review date
24.04 .12
The Writing Safe Work Procedures Guideline (OHS027) should be consulted to assist in the completion of this
form.
Safe Work Procedure Title and basic description
Title: Using the Ratex Shaker
Description: To ensure the safe usage of shaker in the laboratory
Associated risk assessment title and location: STGCL.RA.82.1
Describe the activity or process
Main objectives in using the shaker:
1. To use the shaker safely for the intended purpose
2. Not to spill any chemicals or solutions that are being rocked
3. If chemicals or solutions are spilt, clean up immediately ( follow SWP for chemical spills)
Chemical/biological solutions may be hazardous and hence may present immediate danger to the user or subsequent users.
MSDS are located in the laboratory for risk management procedures.
Operating the Shaker Machine
1. Ensure that the machine is sitting flat and has no obstruction to its motion.
2. Place the items to be shaken on the plat form and secure them. Make sure that all the tubes or other
Containers are sealed to prevent any spills.
3. Switch on the shaker.
4. Adjust the speed of the shaker
5. At the end of the operation, switch off the shaker.
6. Remove the items that has been shaken
7. If there are any spillage, it must be cleaned immediately.
List all resources required including plant,
chemicals, personal protective clothing and
equipment, etc
Operator
Tubes with lids or containers with lids to be shaken.
MSDS for chemicals being PPE ( long sleeve Lab gowns and latex gloves) should be worn at all times when using the centrifuge
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List potential hazards and risk controls including
specific precautions required
There is a potential hazard of exposure to chemicals through skin, eyes and possible ingestion.
All staff and students are trained to use equipment safely as well as being trained to use the hazardous chemicals safely
MSDS are available in the laboratory for risk management of chemicals.
Regular laboratory meetings and OHS meeting to reinforce potential hazards.
List emergency shutdown instructions
The Shaker machine has OFF switch which can be turned off in the case of emergency.
It can be turned off at the power point in emergency.
List clean up and waste disposal requirements
Ensure that the Shaker machine is turned off after use.
Report any faults in equipment to the laboratory manager.
List legislation, standards and codes of practice used
in the development of the SWP
NHS OHS Act 2000
NSW OHS Regulation 2001
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Code of Practice for the labeling of Work place substances
AS/NS 2243.2.2006 Safety in Laboratories. part 2: Chemical Aspects
Australian Standard AS2243.6-1990. Safety in laboratories Part 6. mechanical Aspects.
Australian Standard AS2243.7-1990 Safety in laboratories. Part 7. Electrical Aspects.
AS/NZ 2161. 1:2000 Occupational Protective Gloves- Selection, use and maintenance.
Safe work Procedure Form (OHS026)
UNSW hazardous waste disposal procedure.
Supervisory approval, training, and review
Supervisor: MH Pourgholami
Signature:
Supervisor:
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Supervisor:
Signature:
Supervisor:
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Supervisor:
Signature:
Plant custodian: MH Pourgholami
Signature
List competency required – qualifications, certificates, licensing, training – eg. course or instruction:
SWP review date: April 2012
Responsibility for SWP review: Javed Akhter
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