Chemical Hazards - Abbott ARCHITECT RHS Training Manual

INTRODUCTION

Chemical Hazards

Service Personnel may be exposed to hazardous chemicals when handling reagents, calibrators, controls,
or liquid consumables.
The following activities may involve the inadvertent exposure to hazardous chemicals:
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Handling reagents, calibrators, and controls.
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Cleaning spills.
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Handling and disposing of waste.
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Moving the c8000 System.
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Performing maintenance procedures.
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Performing decontamination procedures.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals is minimized by following instructions provided in the assay-specific
Package Inserts and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Exposure levels are further reduced by the
design features to the instrument when it is used properly.
Precautions
In general, observe the following precautions when handling chemicals:
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Consult Material Safety Data Sheets for safe use instructions and precautions.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If contact with material is anticipated, wear impervious gloves and
protective eyeware and clothing.
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Always maintain good housekeeping. Do not eat, drink, or store food and beverages in areas where
chemicals are used.
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If irritation or signs of toxicity occur after exposure, seek medical attention.
Hazard symbols that appear on ARCHITECT
Safety (S) numbers and represent specific risk and safety phrases as defined by applicable European
Community Directives. The risk and safety phrases describe precautions to be used when working with a
particular chemical or chemical mixture. For all Risk (R) and Safety (S) numbers that appear on product
labeling, refer to the corresponding phrases indicated in the respective package inserts. Other country
specific warning and precautions may be included on the labeling.
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RSH Service Training Guide
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