Personal Protection; Laser Safety; Radiation Safety - GE HEALTHCARE Typhoon FLA 7000 User Manual

2 Safety instructions

2.3 Personal protection

2.3 Personal protection
2.4

Laser safety

2.5

Radiation safety

Radiation safety
This instrument is not equipped with any radioisotope (RI) or radiation generating unit,
and is therefore not regulated by radiation hazard prevention laws. However, the
instrument is capable of reading Storage phosphor screens which may be polluted by
radioisotopes (RI).
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CAUTION
Always wear gloves, protective glasses and a lab coat or similar
when handling samples.
CAUTION
Always wear cotton gloves when handling storage phosphor
screens.
WARNING
Never detach the inner cover screwed to this instrument. If it is
detached, laser beam may leak with a risk of loss of vision.
CAUTION
Using procedures or adjustments other than those specified in this
manual may result in hazardous exposure to laser radiation.
CAUTION
If radioisotope (RI) pollution occurs, stop use of the instrument
immediately and follow the instructions of your radiation
administrator.
Typhoon FLA 7000 User Manual 28-9607-62 AC