Biological Hazard Safety; Workstation Safety - Applied Biosystems 7500 Getting Started

Biological Hazard Safety

General
Biohazard

Workstation Safety

Applied Biosystems 7500/7500 Fast Real-Time PCR System Getting Started Guide for Standard Curve
Experiments
BIOHAZARD. Biological samples such as tissues, body fluids,
infectious agents, and blood of humans and other animals have the potential to transmit
infectious diseases. Follow all applicable local, state/provincial, and/or national
regulations. Wear appropriate protective equipment, which includes but is not limited to:
protective eyewear, face shield, clothing/lab coat, and gloves. All work should be
conducted in properly equipped facilities using the appropriate safety equipment (for
example, physical containment devices). Individuals should be trained according to
applicable regulatory and company/institution requirements before working with
potentially infectious materials. Read and follow the applicable guidelines and/or
regulatory requirements in the following:
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines published in Biosafety
in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (stock no. 017-040-00547-4;
bmbl.od.nih.gov)
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR
§1910.1030;
www.access.gpo.gov/
• Your company's/institution's Biosafety Program protocols for working
with/handling potentially infectious materials.
Additional information about biohazard guidelines is available at:
www.cdc.gov
Correct ergonomic configuration of your workstation can reduce or prevent effects such
as fatigue, pain, and strain. Minimize or eliminate these effects by configuring your
workstation to promote neutral or relaxed working positions.
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND REPETITIVE MOTION
HAZARD. These hazards are caused by potential risk factors that include but are not
limited to repetitive motion, awkward posture, forceful exertion, holding static unhealthy
positions, contact pressure, and other workstation environmental factors.
To minimize musculoskeletal and repetitive motion risks:
• Use equipment that comfortably supports you in neutral working positions and
allows adequate accessibility to the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
• Position the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to promote relaxed body and head
postures.
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