[chahm-discuss] OH&S issues

Dear CHAHMing professionals,
 
I have recently taken on the role of managing the museum collection here
at ANZCA.
Before I plunge into the cataloguing process of a vast, diverse and
possibly high risk collection, I am legally bound (OH&S) to identify the
risks and provide and implement a safe work/handling/storage
environment.
To do so, I am working towards tabling MSDSs (Material Safety Data
Sheets), JSAs (Job Safety Analyses) and SWPs (Safe Work Practices).
As I do not see the need to re-invent the wheel, I am extending a
request for guidance/contact details from those of you who have worked
with appropriate organisations and individuals in meeting your OH&S
obligations.
 
Additionally, we currently have a number of objects that have been
de-accessioned and I am looking into appropriate ways of discarding this
material. One object comes with a free standing thermometer containing
mercury.
 
Your comments and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
 
Kind Regards
Maria Drossos
Museum Collection Officer
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
630 St Kilda Road
Melbourne  Vic  3004
P:  8517 5309 
F:  9510 6786 
W: www.anzca.edu.au/resources
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