Handling, transport, storage and safety of experimental samples

Before sending or bringing potentially hazardous samples/materials to the Australian Synchrotron, the User has the overall responsibility to ensure that:

• The samples/materials to be used on the beamline and/or in the preparation laboratories are explicitly listed on the Experimental Authorisation (EA) form, together with details as to how the hazardous materials will be handled, stored and if necessary, disposed of.  
• The samples/materials are appropriately contained, packaged and labelled.
• The samples/materials conform to all relevant federal and state legislation covering ground, sea and air transport. For more details on this see:www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/australia/dangerous/index.aspx
• The samples/materials can be safely stored at the Australian Synchrotron prior to their use in the scheduled experiment. The User must identify the storing conditions and any special precautions to be undertaken.
• The samples/materials will be taken away by the User after the experiment, or if this is not possible, it is the User responsibility to safely dispose of the materials on site in accordance with relevant State and AS guidance. The AS will assist wherever possible.

Note that the EA form must be submitted at least two weeks before the experiment is scheduled to commence.

No modifications to this form (i.e. adding an additional hazardous material) will be accepted less than three working days before the experiment is scheduled.