Higher Risk OHS Hazard	Approval, Licence or Permit		Application Process
Dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Eg. Gene knockout or transgenic mouse, cloning in E.coli or other microorganism/cell culture.	Application form and approval process depends on category of GMO dealing: Exempt dealing Notifiable Low Risk Dealing (NLRD) dealing not-involving intentional release (DNIR licence) dealing involving intentional release (DIR licence)		Forward to the Secretary of UNSW Institutional Biosafety Committee c/o OHS & Workers Compensation.
Human specimen not screened for pathogens, or any Risk Group 3 or 4 micro-organism	Complete a risk assessment and control form stating the organism/specimen and its risk group (as per Australian Standard AS2243.3), potential risk to the health and safety of people or the environment, and how risk will be eliminated or controlled.		Forward to the OHS Coordinator (Biosafety) in OHS & Workers Compensation. May be subject to review by the UNSW Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Ionising radiation Eg. Radioisotopes, radiolabelled protein/DNA, x-ray equipment.	Complete a radiation hazard risk assessment form a pplication for radiation licence or registration of premises or equipment		Forward to the Radiation Health & Safety Coordinator in OHS & Workers Compensation. May be subject to review by the UNSW Radiation Safety Committee.
Class 3 or 4 laser Note: Equipment that incorporates a laser (eg confocal microscope) will be labelled accordingly by the manufacture. If it is designed as intrinsically safe with no potential for exposure to the laser then clearance is not required.	Complete a risk assessment and control form specifying type of laser, where and how it will be used, potential for exposure to laser, and how risk will be eliminated or controlled.		Forward to the Radiation Health & Safety Coordinator in OHS & Workers Compensation. May be subject to review by the UNSW Radiation Safety Committee.
Any scheduled (prohibited or notifiable) carcinogen. Note: This requirement refers to a limited range of carcinogens as per NSW OHS Regulation 2001. Follow the above web links to view the lists.	A WorkCover Carcinogenic Substances Notification Form must be completed for any proposed purchase, use or disposal of a scheduled carcinogen.		Forward to the OHS Coordinator (Hazardous Substances) in OHS & Workers Compensation. Subject to WorkCover approval.
Imported material subject to quarantine	Application to import quarantine material Application for approval as Quarantine Approved Premises		Forward to the OHS Coordinator (Biosafety) in OHS & Workers Compensation. Subject to AQIS approval.
Drugs of addiction (Schedule 8)		Requires written authorization from NSW Health Pharmaceutical Services Branch (PSB). Contact the OHS Coordinator (Research/Gene Technology).	Subject to internal UNSW approval by the DVC Research prior to authorisation by NSW Health.
Precursor materials for weapons of mass destruction (eg chemical, biological or radioactive)		ASNO permit	Contact the Manager OHS & Workers Compensation who will refer matter to relevant OHS Coordinator for action.

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