Hazardous Chemicals; Definitions In Warning For Hazardous Chemicals - PerkinElmer 200 Series User Manual

S-8 Safety and Regulatory Information

Hazardous Chemicals

Before using mobile phase solvents, you should be thoroughly familiar
with all hazards and safe handling practices. Observe the solvent
manufacturer's recommendations for use, storage, and disposal. These
recommendations are normally provided in the material safety data sheets
(MSDS) supplied with the solvents.

Definitions in Warning for Hazardous Chemicals

Responsible body: "Individual or group responsible for the use and
maintenance of equipment, and for ensuring that operators are adequately
trained." [per IEC 1010-1, Amendment 2 ].
Operator: "Person operating equipment for its intended purpose." [per IEC
1010-1, Amendment 2 ].
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States)
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom)
Some chemicals used with this instrument may be
hazardous or may become hazardous after completion of an
analysis. The responsible body (for example, the Lab
Manager) must take the necessary precautions to ensure
that the surrounding workplace 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 (MSDS) or OSHA,
ACGIH, or COSHH documents. Venting for fumes and
disposal of waste must be in accordance with all national,
state and local health and safety regulations and laws.
Hazardous Chemicals