Safety
Biohazard Safety
K6460 Triple Quad MS Safety Guide
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Biohazard Safety
To minimize hazards of biological material:
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Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution
containers prior to their use.
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Because leaks, spills, or loss of sample can generate aerosols, observe
proper safety precautions.
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Spray chamber covers are not designed as bioseals for aerosol or liquid
containment.
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Handle body fluids with care because they can transmit disease. No known
test offers complete assurance that they are free of micro-organisms. Some
of the most virulent - Hepatitis (B and C) and HIV (I-V) viruses, atypical
mycobacteria, and certain systemic fungi - further emphasize the need for
aerosol protection.
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Always follow local state and federal biohazard handling regulation when
disposing of biohazardous waste material.
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Handle all infectious samples according to good laboratory procedures and
methods to prevent spread of disease.
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Dispose of all waste solutions and products according to appropriate
environmental health and safety guidelines.
WA R N I N G
If pathogenic, toxic, or radioactive samples are intended to be used in this
instrument, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that all necessary safety
regulations, guidelines, precautions and practices are adhered to accordingly. This
includes also the handling of genetically modified organisms. Ask your laboratory
safety officer to advise you about the level of containment required for your
application and about proper decontamination or sterilization procedures to follow
if fluids escape from containers.
