Training Requirements

The following Online and Hands-on Training Requirements must be met to be allowed to work with HF and HF Precursors (chemicals that may generate HF):

NOTE: HF - AWARENESS training is for those who will only be working in the vicinity of others who use HF or HF Precursors.

NOTE:  HF - USER training is for those who intend to work directly with HF.  Trainers should upload any group-specific or activity-specific SWPs/RMFs when submitting the training record.

Online Requirements

1. none

Hands-on Training Requirements

Hands-on training for HF AWARENESS consists of a presentation on the hazards of HF and HF Precursors (available at the link below).

• HF Awareness Training Presentation

• This training in intended only for those working in the vicinity of HF or HF precursors. Workers who use HF or HF precursors should complete the HF USERS training.

• You must receive hands-on training from an authorised Trainer (generally academic staff, post-docs or senior group members, or technical staff)

  • • Review the list of School of Chemistry Current Trainers to contact a suitable trainer (zID/zPass login)

    • If a suitable trainer cannot be found, please contact chemistryoperations@unsw.edu.au 

• Hands-on training must be submitted by the Trainer using the School of Chemistry Training Record Submission Form

  • • Attendees will need to 'Approve' the training submission

    • Please review the Guide to using the School of Chemistry Training Record Submission Form for questions on Attendee approvals or other aspects (zID/zPass login)