Name: Laboratory Safety SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKTH0DZ05PM331Y2R4DA3E
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Product Overview

This SWMS covers laboratory planning, preparation, chemical handling, equipment operation and clean-up activities. It supports work planning and risk management for chemical exposure, electrical hazards, heat, pressure, breakages, spills and equipment-related hazards.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Complete laboratory induction and plan the work
Prepare the laboratory, equipment and work area
Store, retrieve and handle laboratory chemicals and substances
Use fume cupboards and hoods
Handle oxygen cylinders
Operate burners, heaters, autoclaves and sterilisers
Operate centrifuges, incubators and electrical apparatus
Conduct material strength tests
Use glassware and dissect specimens
Clean, dispose of waste and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out laboratory activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Laboratory induction and planning	Unauthorised operation Unfamiliar emergency response Incorrect chemical selection Inadequate supervision Slips and trips
Prepare laboratory and equipment	Electrical shock Defective plant Chemical cross-contamination Poor ventilation Fire from ignition sources
Store and retrieve chemicals	Chemical splash Toxic vapours Incompatible chemical reaction Flammable vapour ignition Manual handling spill
Use fume cupboards and hoods	Inhalation of vapours Chemical splash Fume cupboard failure Flammable atmosphere Exposure outside capture zone
Handle laboratory substances	Chemical burns Poisoning Eye injury Skin sensitisation Spill and environmental release
Handle oxygen cylinders	Cylinder projectile Oxygen-enriched fire Gas leak Manual handling injury Regulator failure
Operate burners and heaters	Burns Fire Gas leak Flammable vapour ignition Hot glassware
Operate autoclaves and sterilisers	Steam burn Pressure release Hot liquid splash Load collapse Equipment malfunction
Operate centrifuges and incubators	Rotor failure Ejected fragments Aerosol release Hot surfaces Biological contamination
Conduct material strength tests	Ejected test fragments Crush from test platens Stored energy release Noise Hot test specimens
Use glassware and dissect specimens	Cuts from broken glass Sharps injury Biological exposure Chemical splash Manual handling of specimens
Operate electrical apparatus	Electric shock Burn from hot components High-voltage exposure Ultraviolet radiation Equipment fire
Clean, dispose and sign off	Chemical incompatibility Exposure during cleaning Broken glass Waste reaction Residual energy

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Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities, as adopted or applied in the relevant jurisdiction.
AS/NZS 2243 Safety in laboratories series.
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
AS 4332 The storage and handling of gases in cylinders.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1337 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 2161 Occupational protective gloves.
AS/NZS 2210 Occupational protective footwear.
AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
AS/NZS 61010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. નોંધ: Model laws and model Codes of Practice do not automatically have legal effect in every jurisdiction; confirm the applicable local requirements before use.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

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