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Department of Biochemistry
School of Molecular Sciences Safe Work Procedure
SCHEDULED POISONS
Use
Poisons used in a variety of laboratory
methods.
Hazards
Class 6 – Toxic.
Risk Control Measures: Restricted Access
Scheduled poisons are to be locked up.
Staff in Room 356 will allow access to the locked cabinet, and must sign
their approval for the use of the chemical. The worker requiring access
to the poison must provide adequate reasons for gaining access to the
scheduled poisons, and must record the amount of chemical being used in
the ‘Register of Scheduled Poison Use’. The Register must be filled out
for all transactions and should include:
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Date
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User’s name
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Type of scheduled
poison
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Amount taken
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Intended purpose
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Signature of user
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Signature of
registered person
Risk Control
Measures
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Read the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the chemical before you use it.
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Wear gloves and
face mask when weighing toxic chemicals.
Engineering /
Ventilation Controls
Ensure access to an
eyewash facility in areas where scheduled poisons are used. Use
engineering controls such as a fume hood or weighing hood to reduce
airborne concentrations to as low as reasonably achievable.
Storage Requirements
Store in a locked
cupboard in Biochem. store, separate from corrosives and oxidisers.
First Aid / Spill
Control Procedures
Refer to the MSDS for the scheduled poison for specific first aid and
spill procedures.
Wash off immediately with copious amounts of cold water (at least 10
minutes). In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush eyes with
copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes (eyewash).
Seek medical attention. Poisons Information Centre (0 13 1126).
Large Spill:
Notify others in the area of spill. Evacuate area. Call the Molecular Sciences General Office (9479 2160) or Zisis Pouros (9479 1294) for cleanup.
Barricade area with tape to prevent entry until arrival of response
personnel. Provide assistance and information to spill response team.
Waste
Check the MSDS for the appropriate waste
storage and disposal procedures.
Contact the Molecular Sciences General Office (9479 2160) for current waste disposal
instructions.
Applicable Standards
and Regulations
Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 1995
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1995
Australian Standard AS 2243, Safety in Laboratories: Parts 1-10
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