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WARNING Samples containing infectious agents
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 Administration (United States of America)
ACGIH – American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America)
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‡ COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom)
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or COSHH
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