Biohazards; Chemical Hazards - BIO RAD ZE5 User Manual

Biohazards

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer is a laboratory product. However, if biohazardous samples are present, adhere
to the following guidelines and comply with any local guidelines specific to your laboratory and
location.
General Precautions
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Always wear laboratory gloves, coats, and safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
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Keep your hands away from your mouth, nose, and eyes.
n Completely protect any cut or abrasion before working with potentially infectious materials.
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with any potentially infectious
material before leaving the laboratory.
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Remove wristwatches and jewelry before working at the bench.
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Store all infectious or potentially infectious material in unbreakable leak-proof containers.
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Before leaving the laboratory, remove protective clothing.
n Do not use a gloved hand to write, answer the telephone, turn on a light switch, or touch anything
that other people may touch without gloves.
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Change gloves frequently. Remove gloves immediately when they are visibly contaminated.
n Do not expose materials that cannot be properly decontaminated to potentially infectious material.
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Upon completion of the operation involving biohazardous material, decontaminate the work area
with an appropriate disinfectant (for example, a 1:10 dilution of household bleach).
Disposal of Biohazardous Material
The ZE5 Cell Analyzer includes a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous biological
materials, depending on the sample used. Dispose of the following potentially contaminated materials
in accordance with laboratory, local, regional, and national regulations:
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Content in waste container
n Reagents
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Used reaction vessels or other consumables that may be contaminated

Chemical Hazards

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer includes a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous chemical
materials, depending on the sample used.
Hazards
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