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Glasshouse Client Induction 2015

Central Glasshouse ServicesInduction Training


Central Glasshouse Services

• Central Glasshouse Services is a facility of the Faculty of Science

• We support many Schools and Institutes across the University

• Plant growth facilities and services are supplied at St Lucia and Long Pocket campuses

Background



• We provide a range of amenities and plant growth facilities on a user pays system– General evaporative cooled glasshouses

– General temperature controlled glasshouses

– PC2 and quarantine glasshouses

– Growth cabinets and outdoor growing areas

– Root washing and preparation area

• We also offer a wide range of equipment and consumables– For further information please see the website

– https://science.uq.edu.au/facilities/central-glasshouse-services

Facility Services

https://science.uq.edu.au/facilities/central-glasshouse-services



• We provide a range of staff support services, such as;– Clean and ready to use plant growth space

– Plant husbandry advice

– Monitoring and recording of facility temperature levels

– PC2 and Quarantine facility compliance

• We provide a range of chargeable services, such as;– Plant watering

– Forklift and Bobcat driving

– Pest control

– Cleaning

– For further information please see the Glasshouse website

Staff Services

https://science.uq.edu.au/facilities/central-glasshouse-services



• Staff hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm (Monday – Friday)

• Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries

Staff

Glasshouse ManagerKen Hayes

Technical OfficerDaniel Schwartz

Glasshouse AssistantBec Archer

Casual Glasshouse AssistantEvan Foster



• Access– Keys will be provided for general glasshouses upon commencement of facility use

• Security – Please ensure that gates and glasshouse doors remain locked when unoccupied

– Please report any suspicious activity or breakages to the Glasshouse staff or Security

• After hours– The facility is accessible at all times

– Guidelines exist for students working after hours

– Please consult your supervisor and the OHS guidelines for further information

Access and Security

http://www.uq.edu.au/ohs/OHYG/OHYG-afterhours.pdf

http://www.uq.edu.au/ohs/OHYG/OHYG-afterhours.pdf



• As a Glasshouse client, we require that you:– Provide details of your research requirements to the Glasshouse manager

– Follow the direction of Glasshouse staff at all times

– Do not remove or touch any equipment from other projects

– Do not alter or disassemble Glasshouse plant facilities and equipment

– Ensure all visitors are directly supervised by a UQ Glasshouse inducted employee

– Maintain safe work practices at all times

Client requirements – Code of conduct



• As a Glasshouse client, we require that you:– Keep your area clean

– Report any safety issues to the Glasshouse staff

– Monitor plants for pests and diseases and report them to Glasshouse staff

o All pesticide applications must be carried out by glasshouse staff

– Wear appropriate sun protection when entering Glasshouse facilities

– Wear appropriate PPE when handling soils, potting media and chemicals

– Wear appropriate footwear when entering Glasshouse facilities

Client requirements – Safety and hygiene


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Central Glasshouse ServicesClient requirements – Experiment identification

• Ensure all experiments are clearly labeled with:– Name, lab phone number

– Start date and expected finish date

– Watering instructions

Timmy O’ToolFake Lab 53152

Mob: 0405 992 396Start date: 01/01/14

Finish date: 30/04/14Automated watering only 8:00am and

4:00pm



• As a Glasshouse client, we require that you:– Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly

o General waste – Large green wheelie bins

o Sharps waste – Yellow sharps containers

o Biohazard waste – Large yellow wheelie bins

o Chemical waste – Contact the Chemical Store

o Soil and plant waste – Soil dump

o Contaminated soil/plant waste – As per regulations

– Biohazard waste bins must remain locked

o Keys are available from glasshouse staff

– Soil delivery bins must not be used as general waste bins

o Soil bins may be red, grey or green

Client requirements – Waste

biohazard wastesharps waste

soil dump soil delivery

general waste

laboratory bin

mailto:[email protected]



• As supervisors of staff, we require that you ensure your staff and students:– Are appropriately equipped and dressed for working in the Glasshouses

– Have completed all appropriate training for safe work practices in the Glasshouses

– Are supplied with all materials and equipment required for the project

– Maintain safe work practices

Additional supervisor requirements



• For all emergencies, call Security first on 336 53333

• Next, call Glasshouse staff on 336 53027

• First aid supplies are available in the Headhouse (Bld 89E)

• Please contact Glasshouse staff for first aid assistance

Emergencies



• The emergency assembly area is at the top of Glasshouse Road

Emergencies

emergency assembly area



• This concludes the General Glasshouse induction information. – Please complete Part 1 of the Central Glasshouse Services induction form and submit to

[email protected]

• Further induction information is available for PC2 and Quarantine Glasshouses. Please continue through the power point presentation.




• As a PC2 facility client, we require that you:– Ensure all work in PC2 glasshouses is carried out as though the plants are GMO

o Discuss use of PC2 Glasshouse for non-GMO plants with the Glasshouse Manager

o Notify the Biosafety Advisor by emailing [email protected].

– Keep anterooms clear at all times

– Ensure nothing is stored on the floor in PC2 glasshouses

PC2 client requirements – Code of conduct

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• As a PC2 Glasshouse facility client, we require that you:– Keep your area and equipment clean

– Ensure appropriate PPE is worn in PC2 Glasshouses

– Ensure lab coats are removed before leaving the PC2 glasshouses, placed in a sealed container and

taken back to your PC2 lab for disinfecting and disinfesting

– Dispose of your gloves in the biohazard bins prior to departing the Glasshouse

– Wash hands with hand sanitizers/soap provided

PC2 client requirements – Safety and hygiene



• As a PC2 facility client, we require that you:

• Ensure all records are kept up to date in the grey folder in the PC2 Glasshouse– Permit

– Transport records

– Transport route

– Plant dealing form

– Room entry records

PC2 client requirements – Record keeping and experiment identification



• As a PC2 Glasshouse facility client, we require that you:– Ensure all experiments are clearly labeled with:

o Name

o lab phone number,

o start date and expected finish date

– Ensure each pot is labeled with

o the GMO,

o NLRD number,

o start and finish date

PC2 client requirements – Record keeping and experiment identification

GMO NLRD Start date Finish date

Sorghum 2555321 01/01/14 30/04/14

Timmy O’Tool

Fake Lab 53152Mob: 0405 992 396Start date: 01/01/14

Finish date: 30/04/14Automated watering only 8:00am and

4:00pm



• As a PC2 Glasshouse facility client, we require that you:– Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly


o Biohazard waste – Large yellow wheelie bins


– Minimise waste going down the drains

– Ensure all PC2 biohazard waste is double bagged, sealing each bag individually, and placed into a

yellow biohazard bin

o All bins must remain locked

o Keys are available from Glasshouse staff

– Ensure biohazard bins are moved to pickup point for collection when full (on ramp to Glasshouse 5)

o Assistance can be provided if requested

PC2 client requirements – Waste





• Next, call glasshouse staff on 336 53027

• For GMO spills, breakages and infrastructure faults contact the Glasshouse staff on 336 53027 and your supervisor

• Glasshouse staff will contact a UQ Biosafety Advisor


Emergencies



• As supervisors of staff, we require that you ensure your staff and students:– Are aware of PC2 regulations and permit conditions

– Are aware of record keeping requirements and ensure that all records are accurate and current

– Are aware that any work that has the potential to create aerosols, should be discussed with the

Biosafety advisor

Additional PC2 supervisor requirements



• This concludes the PC2 Glasshouse induction information. – Please complete Part 2 of the Central Glasshouse Services induction form and submit to

[email protected]

• Further induction information is available for Quarantine Glasshouses. Please continue through the power point presentation.




• As a Quarantine Glasshouse facility client, we require that you:– Ensure lab coats are worn in Quarantine glasshouses

– Ensure lab coats are removed before leaving the Quarantine Glasshouses, placed in a sealed

container and taken back to your Quarantine lab for disinfecting and disinfesting

– Keep anterooms clear at all times

– Footbaths must be used upon entry and exit

– Follow the terms and conditions of your permit

– Read and understand the Quarantine Glasshouse SOP

o Discuss with Glasshouse staff

Quarantine client requirements



• As a Quarantine facility client, we require that you:– Ensure all records are kept up to date in the yellow folder in the Quarantine Glasshouse

o Permit

o Transport records

o Plant dealing form

o Room entry records

o QAPAP training certificate

o Quarantine SOP

Quarantine client requirements – Record Keeping


Central Glasshouse ServicesExample Quarantine labelling

Plant Name Permit # Start date

Sorghum 2555321 01/01/14

• Ensure all experiments are clearly labeled with name, lab phone number, start date and expected finish date

• Ensure each pot is labeled with the plant name, permit number, start date



• As a Quarantine glasshouse client, we require that you:– Ensure all waste is disposed of correctly


o Quarantine waste – Large green wheelie bin with yellow lid


– Ensure all Quarantine waste is double bagged, sealing each bag individually, and placed into a

Quarantine waste bin

o All bins must remain locked

o Keys are available from glasshouse staff

– All waste is to remain in the Quarantine area

o Notify Glasshouse staff when bins are full

Quarantine client requirements – Waste

quarantine waste





• Next, call Glasshouse staff on 336 53027

• For Quarantine spills, breakages and infrastructure faults contact the Glasshouse staff on 336 53027 and your supervisor

• Glasshouse staff will contact a UQ Biosafety Advisor


Emergencies



• As supervisors of staff, we require that you ensure your staff and students:– Are aware of Quarantine regulations and permit conditions

– Are aware of record keeping requirements and ensure that all records are accurate and current

Additional Quarantine supervisor requirements



• This concludes the Quarantine Glasshouse induction information. – Please complete Part 3 of the Central Glasshouse Services induction form and submit to

[email protected]


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