User manual

Safety Information
BioRobot EZ1 DSP Workstation User Manual 02/2007 1-5
1.4 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 (www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm
).
Samples
Samples may contain infectious agents. You should be aware
of the health hazard presented by such agents and should
use, store, and dispose of such samples in accordance with
the required safety regulations.
WARNING
Samples containing infectious agents [W5]
Some samples used with this 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, two pairs of gloves, and a
lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., 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
OSHA, ACGIH, or COSHH 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).
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).