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May 5, 2021

Science class chemical spill incident

Students treated. Support services being provided. Investigation underway

Three second-year undergraduate students have been treated for minor skin burns after a chemical spill in a lab at the Science Teaching Facility of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ of ¾«¶«´«Ã½.

One male and two female students were exposed when an acid solution was spilt while conducting a routine experiment as part of their science class. All were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Emergency services were called and the affected students were treated on-site before being transported to ¾«¶«´«Ã½ hospital for further medical care.

UOW is currently investigating the incident and will report it to SafeWork NSW.

The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is committed to the safety and welfare of students. Student services staff are in contact with the affected students and their families to offer support and assistance.