Safety Signs

Safety signs conforming to AS 1319 should be printed or purchased for all laboratories.

Signs on laboratory doors must indicate:

• Name of the lab supervisor

• Nature of the hazardous substances or dangerous goods stored

• PPCE required for entry

Such signs can be obtained from the UNSW HS Unit. See the Safety Officer for details.

Signs inside labs must indicate:

• Names of staff and students allowed to work there

• Emergency procedures and facilities

• Safe Work Procedures

• Laboratory Layout Plan

Laboratory Layout Plan must indicate:

• Location of risk assessments

• Location of MSDS’s

• Location of any fire extinguishers, spill kits and first aid kits