Approved on	11 Jul 2005	by	Vice Chancellor	Res. No.
Last Amended		by		Res. No.
Next Review Date	Jul 2007
Keywords	laboratory safety, laboratories
Responsibilities, Related Materials / Policies, Revision History & Appendices
Please Note

Safety in Laboratories

Policy

The University acknowledges its responsibility to protect the safety and health of staff, students, contractors and visitors in laboratories and undertakes to comply, as far as is practicable, with the provisions of Australian Standard 2243 – Safety in Laboratories. The University also commits to minimising the risks associated with laboratory activities in providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff, students, contractors and visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible Officer	Greta vom Berg, Director Human Resources
Implementation Officers	John Christie, Manager - Occupational Safety and Health
Information Contact Officer	John Christie, Manager - Occupational Safety and Health

RELATED MATERIALS / POLICIES:

Guideline for Safety in Laboratories

REVISION HISTORY:
Approved/Amended/Rescinded	Date	Committee	Resolution Number
Approved - Prof. John Yovich, Vice Chancellor	11 Jul 2005

Appendices:

Occupational Safety & Health

Safety in Laboratories

Policy