Appendix B Health And Safety Precautions; Chemical Precautions - AB Sciex 4000 Series Site Planning Manual

Health and Safety Precautions
This section describes health and safety precautions for the operation and maintenance of the system.

Chemical Precautions

WARNING! Radiation Hazard, Biohazard, or Toxic Chemical Hazard: Determine
whether mass spectrometer decontamination is required prior to cleaning or
maintenance. Decontamination should be performed prior to cleaning if
radioactive materials, biological agents, or toxic chemicals have been used
with a mass spectrometer.
WARNING! Environmental Hazard: Do not dispose of system components in municipal
waste. Follow established procedures when disposing of components.
• Determine which chemicals may have been used in the instrument prior to service. Refer to the Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs) if you are not familiar with the chemicals and the health and safety precautions that should be
followed.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Always wear assigned personal protective equipment, including powder-free neoprene gloves, safety glasses,
and a laboratory coat.
• Follow required electrical safe work practices.
• Avoid ignition sources when working with flammable materials, such as isopropanol, methanol, and other
flammable solvents.
• Take care in the use and disposal of any chemicals. Potential risk of personal injury if proper procedures for
handling and disposing of chemicals are not followed.
• Avoid skin contact with chemicals during cleaning, and wash hands after use.
• Comply with all local regulations for the handling of radioactive materials.
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