References - Siemens CLINITEK Advantus Operator's Manual

• Keep your work area disinfected.
• Disinfect tools and other items that have been near any part of the system
sample path or waste area with 10% v/v bleach.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply cosmetics or contact lenses while in the
laboratory.
• Do not mouth pipet any liquid, including water.
• Do not place tools or any other items in your mouth.
• Do not use the biohazard sink for personal cleaning such as rinsing coffee
cups or washing hands.
Do not recap, purposely bend, cut, break, remove from disposable syringes,
or otherwise manipulate needles by hand. Needlestick injuries may result.

References

1. Centers for Disease Control. Update: Universal precautions for prevention
of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and
other bloodborne pathogens in healthcare settings. 1988. MMWR,
37:377–382, 387, 388.
2. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (formerly NCCLS). Protection
of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline - Third Edition. Wayne, PA: Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institute; 2005. CLSI Document M29-A3. [ISBN 1-56238-567-4].
3. Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Bloodborne
Pathogens Standard. 29 CFR 1910. 1030.
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