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Safety

CHEMWATCH OnLine

Properties Directorate (Compliance and Energy Unit)  DET has developed an on-line version of CSIS with direct Internet access to Chemwatch, which will ensure all MSDS information is current.

The online Chemwatch database can be accessed from this site or directly through the link provided at Properties Directorate.

Chemical Safety in Schools

	The Department’s Intranet version of the Chemical Safety in Schools (CSIS) package, Volume 1 and Volume 2 can be accessed here.
	CSIS is a resource package that promotes the development of effective workplace practices and details procedures which must be implemented by schools in response to the Occupational Health and Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulation 1996, the Dangerous Goods Act 1975 and the Dangerous Goods Regulation 1978.

Carrying out a risk assessment: a guide for Stage 6 students

A reprint of the article from Curriculum Support available as a pdf.  (32 kb)