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Safety Information
1.5
Chemicals
WARNING
OSHA:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
ACGIH: American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).
Toxic fumes
If you work with volatile solvents, toxic substances, etc., you
must provide an efficient laboratory ventilation system to
remove vapors that may be produced.
1.6
Waste disposal
Used labware, such as reagent cartridges and filter-tips, may
contain hazardous chemicals or infectious agents from the
purification process. Such wastes must be collected and
disposed of properly in accordance with the local safety
regulations.
For disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE), see page A-6.
1-6
Hazardous chemicals
Some chemicals used with this instrument may be
hazardous or may become hazardous after completion
of the protocol run.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., laboratory manager) must
take the necessary precautions to ensure that the
surrounding workplace is safe and that the instrument
operators are not exposed to hazardous levels of toxic
substances (chemical or biological) as defined in the
applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or
OSHA, ACGIH, or COSHH documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in
accordance with all national, state, and local health and
safety regulations and laws.
EZ1 Advanced User Manual 05/2008
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