When relocating Departments from one plac to another, it's important to consider that these areas may contain hazardous materials.
This could include chemicals, gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, paint, lithium batteries, and workshop items.
Many moving companies might lack the expertise and therefore may not be permitted to transport hazardous materials.
It's essential to handle, package, and transport hazardous materials in a specialized manner that takes into account their dangerous properties.
Employees responsible for transporting hazardous goods must receive mandatory training, which includes those involved in packaging, labeling, and transporting the goods
AU has appointed a relocation coordinator to oversee and facilitate the relocation process and to communicate with the respective Deparment/Location.
A move requires good planning:
Extensive time is required for effective planning and preparation to successfully carry out a move:
The staff must have the necessary time to investigate the hazards of the chemicals and materials. Have time to pack and label the dangerous goods. Staff must have 1.3 training A Quick Guide has been prepared to help with sorting and packing chemicals from the laboratory.
Packaging, packing material (vermiculite) and hazard labels must be obtained well in advance of packing.
Packaging can be recycled, so this must be considered in the logistics of moving.
In addition, it may be that the dangerous goods (chemicals) are refrigerated or frozen, perhaps during the actual transport, but otherwise that the refrigeration and freezing facilities at the new location are ready.