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Major Radiation and Biohazard Spill (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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⚠ Isolate the hazard — Restrict access to contaminated area with a barricade and signage.
Major Biohazard Spill
⚠ Isolate the hazard — Restrict access to contaminated area.

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Activate break-glass alarm and evacuate the immediate area.
Notify Security on 333 or 03 - 5514 6333.

⚠ Isolate the hazard — Restrict access to contaminated area with a barricade and signage.

If safe to do so:

Treat serious injury	This over-rides the need to decontaminate (This is determined by the First Aider).
Remove Contaminated Clothing	Use emergency shower if necessary to decontaminate yourself. Place contaminated clothing in a sealed bag and ensure area is isolated.
Notify	Your local Safety Officer and/or Radiation Supervisor/Worker must be notified immediately. Notify Monash University's OHS Radiation Protection Officer if applicable.
Evacuate	Follow evacuation procedures if required.
Clean Up	Cleanup MUST be done AFTER a discussion with the Safety Officer or Radiation Protection Officer to determine best clean up strategy.

Major Biohazard Spill

Use an EMERGENCY SHOWER if required.
Avoid the creation of aerosols.
Notify Security on 333 or the 03 - 5514 6333.

⚠ Isolate the hazard — Restrict access to contaminated area.

Remove Contaminated Clothing	Use emergency shower if necessary to decontaminate yourself. Place contaminated clothing in biohazard bag and ensure area is isolated.
Notify	Your local Biosafety Officer and Safety Officer must be notified immediately. Notify Monash University's OHS Biosafety representative if applicable.
Evacuate	Follow evacuation procedures if required.
Use a damp cloth to mop up spills	Do NOT spray substances on spills as this may create aerosols/airborne liquid/vapour.
Clean with a Biohazard spill kit	These are supplied with disinfectants. Always use a P2 face mask, gloves and laboratory coat.

Related questions

What is GPA at Monash?

All campuses

GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.

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