Events & Courses

A joint workshop of the Geological Curators' Group (GCG) and Natural Sciences Collections Association (NatSCA). The session will be run jointly by the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the National Museum of Wales.

Geological materials can present a variety of hazards to humans, sometimes with additional legal requirements to the way they should be stored and used. This workshop will clarify the nature of the hazards, and outline responsibilities and practical steps that will support museum professionals working with geological material. The focus will be on seeing real specimens and work areas, discussing how safe conditions can be developed at reasonable cost, and learning where to get expert support and advice.

Topics:

Topics will include:

• Responsibilities and risk assessments
• Safe handling
• Radioactive, asbestos and toxic specimens
• Protecting specimens from hazards
• Good laboratory practice
• Looking after visitors

Registration

Places are extremely limited, so please book soon to avoid disappointment. 

• Please Register Online at the NatSCA website.

Cost: Tickets cost £41 for non-members or £28 for GCG or NatSCA members. 

Members of NatSCA and GCG can request a code to purchase members' rate tickets from the membership secretary of GCG and NatSCA by emailing [email protected]. To qualify for members' rate tickets you must be a current member in good standing of either NatSCA or GCG. Institutional members should provide details of their institution and a maximum of 2 members may use this discount code per institution.

Please note that this event is now fully booked. To register your interest, please add yourself to the waiting list at the NatSCA website.