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Astell Autoclaves/Sterilisers – AMB220 | AMB230 | AMB240 | AMB420 | AMB430 | AMB440 | AMA240 | AMA440
RISK ASSESSMENT – HEALTH AND SAFETY
Intended use of
equipment
This equipment is intended solely for sterilisation and processing of biological
materials to destroy pathogens. Precise details of loads and handling methods
should be provided by the responsible body.
Technical specification
This is found in the original sales-documentation and/or machine drawings. Some
information is also in the manuals that apply to this machine.
Name and address
of manufacturer for
technical assistance
Please see the front pages of this manual, or consult your supplying agent if this
was not supplied direct from the manufacturer.
Risk mitigation
The design of the machine has reduced the risk to the user to as low as possible.
The safety interlocks built into the machine are designed not open to defeat
or misuse. The primary risks associated with use of this equipment concern the
operator handling of loads when loading and unloading the machine and use
the unit only as a steriliser for the specified loads. The assessment should include
instructions on and include the fact that the steriliser uses heat, and consequently
hot surfaces and hot water is present. The machine design protects the normal
user from contact with dangerously hot surfaces when the steriliser is operating.
However, depending upon cycle or method of use, when the door is open, some
chamber parts may be hot and could be hazardous to touch.
Astell cannot advise on, specify or be responsible for aspects of safety regarding
the load handling process or day to day laboratory procedures. The responsible
person should perform this part of the assessment based upon safe laboratory
working practices.
Accessories
and spare parts
This equipment as standard does not require any specific accessories in order to
operate without causing a hazard.
Where spare parts are required these must meet the full specification of the
manufacturer. If alternative unapproved parts are fitted to the equipment then the
safety of operation may be affected and Astell cannot be held responsible for injury
or consequential damage that may result from the use of these parts.
To maintain your initial warranty, safety and performance only fit spare parts
supplied by Astell Scientific Ltd.
This equipment stores considerable thermal energy and uses electrical power at hazardous voltages and currents.
Steam sterilisers can be hazardous if not used and maintained correctly.
European regulations on health and safety require that a risk assessment should be carried out by the responsible body
and any findings should be incorporated in the training of operators and supervisors and all others using the equipment.
Where used in United States, Canada or outside Europe please ensure that your installation complies with all local
regulations that apply.