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AS 2243.6-1990

AS 2243.6-1990

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Safety in laboratories - Mechanical aspects

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Superseded date

30-06-2017

Superseded by

AS/NZS 2243.6:2010

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English

Published date

07-05-1990

Publisher

Standards Australia

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1 - AS 2243.6-1990 SAFETY IN LABORATORIES - MECHANICAL ASPECTS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.3 MINIMIZATION OF COMMON SAFETY HAZARDS.
6 - 1.3.1 General.
6 - 1.3.2 Workshop training.
6 - 1.3.3 Use of machines.
6 - 1.3.4 Temporary apparatus.
6 - 1.3.5 Personal care.
6 - 1.3.6 Use of personal protective equipment.
7 - 1.3.7 Good housekeeping.
7 - 1.3.8 Storage of work materials.
7 - 1.4 PLANNING FOR SAFETY.
7 - 1.4.1 General.
7 - 1.4.2 Purchase and installation of apparatus and machinery.
7 - 1.4.3 Completeness of ordering instructions.
7 - 1.4.4 Noise and hearing protection.
7 - 1.5 FIRE, EMERGENCY AND RESCUE PROCEDURES.
8 - SECTION 2 EQUIPMENT IN GENERAL USE
8 - 2.1 MACHINERY.
8 - 2.1.1 Dangers to operators.
8 - 2.1.2 Dangers to maintenance staff.
8 - 2.1.3 Basic principle of safeguarding.
8 - 2.1.4 Construction of safeguards.
8 - 2.2 FIXED POWER TOOLS.
8 - 2.2.1 General requirements.
8 - 2.2.2 Drilling machines.
9 - 2.2.3 Grinding and polishing machines.
9 - 2.2.4 Linishing machines.
9 - 2.2.5 Lathes.
10 - 2.2.6 Metal-cutting guillotines.
10 - 2.2.7 Power-driven hacksaws.
10 - 2.2.8 Power-driven band saws.
10 - 2.2.9 Universal testing machines and testing frames.
11 - 2.2.10 Milling machines.
11 - 2.3 PORTABLE POWER TOOLS.
11 - 2.3.1 General requirements.
11 - 2.3.2 Electrical requirements.
12 - 2.3.3 Portable saws.
12 - 2.3.4 Portable drills.
12 - 2.4 HAND TOOLS.
12 - 2.4.1 Maintenance and use.
12 - 2.4.2 General considerations.
13 - 2.5 CENTRIFUGES.
13 - 2.5.1 Personal safety.
13 - 2.5.2 Purchasing considerations.
13 - 2.6 HEATING EQUIPMENT.
13 - 2.6.1 Personal safety.
13 - 2.6.2 Important safety features.
13 - 2.7 ELECTRONIC APPARATUS.
14 - 2.8 HIGH PRESSURE EQUIPMENT.
14 - 2.8.1 Design.
14 - 2.8.2 Important safety considerations.
14 - 2.9 VACUUM APPARATUS.
14 - 2.9.1 Design.
14 - 2.9.2 Use of vacuum apparatus.
15 - 2.10 TUBING AND PIPING.
15 - 2.11 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES.
17 - SECTION 3 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
17 - 3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF GAS CYLINDERS.
17 - 3.2 HANDLING, USE AND STORAGE.
17 - 3.2.1 General.
17 - 3.2.2 General precautions.
17 - 3.2.3 Handling and use.
18 - 3.2.4 Storage.
18 - 3.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC GASES.
18 - 3.3.1 General.
18 - 3.3.2 Oxygen.
18 - 3.3.3 Acetylene.
18 - 3.3.4 Nitrous oxide.
19 - 3.3.6 Hydrogen.
19 - 3.3.7 Compressed air.
19 - 3.3.8 Liquefied and dissolved gases.
20 - SECTION 4 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND PROCESSES
20 - 4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
20 - 4.1.1 Prevention of exposure to harmful substances.
20 - 4.1.2 Control of hazardous operations.
20 - 4.1.3 Ventilation.
20 - 4.1.4 Protective clothing and apparatus.
20 - 4.1.5 Inventory of chemical substances.
20 - 4.1.6 Smoking.
20 - 4.2 SOLDERING AND BRAZING.
20 - 4.2.1 Soldering of electronic components.
20 - 4.2.2 Brazing.
20 - 4.3 WELDING AND CUTTING.
20 - 4.3.1 General.
20 - 4.3.2 Welding.
21 - 4.3.3 Plasma cutting.
21 - 4.3.4 Cutting and thermal welding of plastics.
21 - 4.3.5 Radiofrequency dielectric plastics welders.
21 - 4.3.6 Solvent welding of plastics.
21 - 4.4 DEGREASING.
21 - 4.4.1 Hazards.
21 - 4.4.2 Fume and dust extraction.
21 - 4.4.3 Skin care.
21 - 4.5 CUTTING AND GRINDING OILS.
21 - 4.6 GLASS WORKING.
21 - 4.7 CRYOGENIC SUBSTANCES.
21 - 4.7.1 General.
22 - 4.7.2 Fire hazard.
22 - 4.7.3 Mechanical failure.
23 - APPENDIX A - LIST OF REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
25 - APPENDIX B - GUIDE TO THE CHEMICAL RESISTANCE OF GLOVE MATERIALS

Sets out the general principles of safe operation of mechanical equipment and tools in laboratories. Particular attention is given to safe management of gas cylinders, harmful substances and hazardous operations. Additionally, guidelines for the safeguarding of machinery are included.

Committee
CH-026
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 6150 5
Pages
20
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard sets out general principles and requirements of safe working practice relevant to mechanical operations performed in laboratories and describes the nature of the potential mechanical hazards. This Standard also covers safe working practices relevant to the use of compressed gas cylinders and cryogenic substances.

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AS 1788.1-1987 Abrasive wheels Design, construction, and safeguarding
AS/NZS 2399:1998 Acoustics - Specifications for personal sound exposure meters
AS 2659.2-1983 Guide to the use of sound measuring equipment - Portable equipment for integration of sound signals
AS 2473-1996 Valves for compressed gas cylinders (threaded outlet)
AS/NZS 1270:2002 Acoustics - Hearing protectors (Reconfirmed 2014)
AS 1216.1-1984 Classification, hazard identification and information systems for dangerous goods - Classification and class labels for dangerous goods
AS 1943-1987 Industrial gas cylinder identification
AS/NZS 2243.2:2006 Safety in laboratories Chemical aspects
AS/NZS 3100:2002 Approval and test specification - General requirements for electrical equipment
AS 2211-1991 Laser safety
AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 1788.2-1987 Abrasive wheels Selection, care, and use
AS 3745-2002 Emergency control organization and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces
AS/NZS 2243.1:2005 Safety in laboratories Planning and operational aspects
AS/NZS 1338.3:1992 Filters for eye protectors Filters for protection against infra-red radiation
AS CZ14-1971 Code of recommended practice for guarding and safe use of milling machines
SAA HB 9-1994 Occupational personal protection
AS/NZS 1167.1:2005 Welding and brazing - Filler metals Filler metal for brazing and braze welding
AS 1345-1995 Identification of the contents of pipes, conduits and ducts (Reconfirmed 2018)
AS 3147-1992 Approval and test specification - Electric cables - Thermoplastic insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
AS 1942-1987 Refrigerant gas cylinder identification
AS 2659.1-1988 Guide to the use of sound measuring equipment - Portable sound level meters
AS 1944-1987 Medical gas cylinder identification
AS 1269-1989 Acoustics - Hearing conservation
AS/NZS 3116:1996 Approval and test specification - Electric cables - Elastomer insulated - For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV
AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS/NZS 1336:1997 Recommended practices for occupational eye protection
AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
AS 2661-1983 Vapour degreasing plant - Design, installation and operation - Safety requirements
AS 2508.2.001-1992 Safe storage and handling information card - Acetylene (Dissolved) (Ethyne)
AS/NZS 1338.2:1992 Filters for eye protectors Filters for protection against ultraviolet radiation
AS 2243.4-1998 Safety in laboratories - Ionizing radiations
AS 1375-1985 Industrial fuel-fired appliances (known as the SAA Industrial Fuel-fired Appliances Code)
AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 Filters for eye protectors Filters for protection against radiation generated in welding and allied operations
AS 2243.7-1991 Safety in laboratories - Electrical aspects
AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
AS/NZS 1337:1992 Eye protectors for industrial applications

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AS 1470-1986 Health and safety at work - Principles and practices
AS 1774.13-2000 Refractories and refractory materials - Physical test methods Permanent dimensional change (Reconfirmed 2013)
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AS 2489.5-2003 Methods for the analysis of zircon sand concentrates Determination of zirconium plus hafnium content (Gravimetric method)
AS 1038.10.5.2-2007 Coal and coke - Analysis and testing Coal and fly-ash - Trace elements - Determination of mercury content - Acid extraction method (Reconfirmed 2017)
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AS 2879.1-2000 Alumina - Determination of loss of mass at 300 degrees Celsius and 1000 degrees Celsius
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