Biological Safety - Qiagen EZ2 Connect User Manual

CAUTION Damage to the instrument
Do not use the EZ2 in the vicinity of sources of strong electromagnetic
radiation (for example unshielded, deliberately operated high-frequency
sources or mobile radio devices), because these can interfere with the proper
operation.
2.4

Biological safety

Specimens and reagents containing materials from humans should be treated as potentially
infectious. Use safe laboratory procedures as outlined in publications such as Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, HHS (https://www.cdc.gov/labs/pdf/CDC-
BiosafetymicrobiologicalBiomedicalLaboratories-2009-P.pdf). You should be aware of the health
hazard presented by such agents and should use, store, and dispose of such samples according to
the required safety regulations.
WARNING Samples containing infectious agents
Some samples used with the EZ2 instrument may contain infectious agents.
Handle such samples with the greatest of care and in accordance with the
required safety regulations.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (for example, a laboratory manager) must take the
necessary precautions to ensure that the surrounding workplace is safe, and
that the instrument operators are suitably trained and not exposed to
hazardous levels of infectious agents as defined in the applicable Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) or the OSHA1,* ACGIH,
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all
national, state, and local health and safety regulations and laws.
* OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Organization (United States of America)
ACGIH – American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America)
†
COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom)
‡
EZ2 Connect and EZ2 Connect Fx User Manual 09/2021
or COSHH
† ‡
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