Work Rules - Thermo Scientific Safe 2020 Operating Instructions Manual

7. Operation
7.4

Work rules

The observance of work rules ensures a minimum of operational safety when
handling the safety cabinet.
Before starting an operation:
• Take off jewelry.
• Put on required personal protective gear, e.g. hand, face, or body protection.
• Clean and disinfect sample chamber surfaces at regular intervals.
During operationan:
• Place samples only with in the defined work area of the workplate.
• Do not place unnecessery items into the sample chamber.
• Use only disinfected and cleaned accessories for the work process.
• Do not cause air turbulence, by quick hand, arm or body movement in the
sample chamber or in front of the work opening.
• Do not place accessories into the sample chamber that cause air turbulence
or emit excessive heat.
• Do not block air circulation at the ventilation slots of the workplate.
Sitting posture during work:
Fig. 16: To prevent risks to health, a height-adjustable working
chair with an adjustable seat back should be used during
extended work periods at the safety cabinet.
A When the forearm rests on the armrest, is should be in an
almost horizontal position.
B When the thigh is in a horizontal position, the angle between
thigh and lower leg should exceed 90°.
To ensure a compensation between floor and sitting height, a
Footrest (optional accessory) should be used.
After finishing an operation:
• Remove samples from the sample chamber and store them
properly.
• Clean and disinfect the sample chamber surfaces,
including the workplate and the floorpan. Clean and
disinfect all accessories.
Operating Instructions Safety Cabinet Safe 2020 / Maxisafe 2020
Fig. 16
Sitting posture
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