Hazardous Substances Precautions; Biological Hazard Warning Note - Thermo Scientific TSQ 8000 Evo User Manual

Preface

Hazardous Substances Precautions

Hazardous Substances Precautions
WARNING Before using hazardous substances (toxic, harmful, and so on), please read the
hazard indications and information reported in the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS). Use personal protective equipment according to the safety requirements.

Biological Hazard Warning Note

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• NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases,
or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical
Process Areas
• NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
• NFPA 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and
Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
• NFPA 68, 2007 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting
• NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
• NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors
• NFPA 255, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials
• OSHA 29CFR1910.103 1910.103 Hydrogen
In laboratories where samples with potential biological hazards are handled, the user must
label any equipment or parts which might become contaminated with biohazardous material.
The appropriate warning labels are included with the shipment of the instrument. It is the
user's responsibility to label the relevant parts of the equipment.
When working with biohazardous materials, you are responsible for fulfilling the following
mandatory requirements:
• Providing instructions on how to safely handle biohazardous material.
• Training operators to be aware of potential hazards.
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