The School of Chemistry (SOC) Research Training and Safety (RTS) website provides links to:
Induction modules (required for access to various School labs and buildings) as well as Lab Skills and Hazardous Chemicals modules which may be required to perform certain activities.
Information on training requirements for high risk activities (handling liquid nitrogen, working with pyrophorics, etc.) and submission of training records.
Information on UNSW mandatory online training courses and enrolment information.
Links to School of Chemistry Safety Committee Newsletters and a collection of Lessons Learned from past incidents.
Salus is UNSW's safety management system, used for managing Hazards and Incidents, SWPs, RMFs and safety inspections.
Dedicated Salus Information Site
Lists of School Safety Personnel, Emergency Procedures etc.
Information on School policies, relevant forms and links.
Information on how to use the RTS system, access your records, request access to some rooms, etc. - please view the INFORMATION pages.
The School of Chemistry (SOC) Research Training and Safety program is intended to provide all new and existing members of the SOC with the opportunity to gain a sufficient understanding of the safety requirements within UNSW and the SOC, as well as training in a variety of lab skills that they may need during the course of their studies/work.
The program is comprised of modules that cover various aspects of work in the SOC. Modules will typically include a selection of relevant Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Risk Management Forms (RMF) which must be declared as read, and a quiz. You will have completed a module when you have read the required SWPs/RMFs, and passed the quiz with a satisfactory score..
Currently, modules are grouped into five clusters:
Compulsory Induction Modules for the School of Chemistry buildings, offices and labs
Compulsory 1 - all students and staff working in the School of Chemistry must complete these general induction modules prior to gaining access to the BUILDINGS or OFFICES.
Compulsory 2 - all students and staff working in the School of Chemistry must complete these general induction modules prior to gaining access to the LABS.
Individual Lab/Area Induction Modules - these modules may be completed as needed to gain access to specific labs/areas in the School of Chemistry.
These modules cover various activities and use of common equipment in the lab (e.g. handling glassware, using fume cupboards, etc.). You may be required to complete a selection of these modules as determined by your supervisor, yourself and the lab manager. This will be dependent on the needs of your project and the extent of your experience working in chemistry labs.
These modules cover various hazardous chemicals and substances (e.g. liquid nitrogen, pyrophoric reagents, etc.). You may be required to complete a selection of these modules as determined by your supervisor, yourself and the lab manager. This will be dependent on the needs of your project and the extent of your experience working in chemistry labs.
These modules cover instructions for use of various instruments and pieces of equipment in the School of Chemistry. Note that inductions and access to rooms where the instruments reside are separate to the training modules, and access to booking the instruments is managed through ACLS. You will need to contact the instrument trainer in ACLS to request booking rights, and you will need to complete the required room inductions to gain access to the appropriate labs.
Lower Campus Store Induction Modules - for all users requiring access to the Store restricted areas (for waste disposal, gas cylinder pickup, trolley access from outside SEB, etc.)
Lower Campus Store Hazardous Chemicals Modules - required for carrying out particular activities in the Store such as refilling liquid nitrogen PLVs, generating dry ice, etc.
Lower Campus Store F10 Keywatcher Modules - for users requiring independent access to keys for the F10 Waste Store, Gas Stores, Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice.