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Appendix D: Safety
IMPORTANT
For translations of the instrument safety information, see Safety Information for
Genomics Instruments (PN 101-6810).
General Safety
In addition to your site-specific safety requirements, Fluidigm recommends the following
general safety guidelines in all laboratory and manufacturing areas:
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Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): safety glasses, fully enclosed
shoes, lab coats, and gloves, according to your laboratory safety practices.
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Know the locations of all safety equipment (fire extinguishers, spill kits, eyewashes/
showers, first-aid kits, safety data sheets, etc.), emergency exit locations, and
emergency/injury reporting procedures.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke in lab areas.
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Maintain clean work areas.
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Wash hands before leaving the lab.
Instrument Safety
The instrument should be serviced by authorized personnel only.
WARNING
Do not modify this instrument. Unauthorized modifications may create a
safety hazard.
WARNING
BIOHAZARD. If you are putting biohazardous material on the
instrument, use appropriate personal protective equipment and adhere to Biosafety
in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), a publication from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to your lab's safety protocol to limit
biohazard risks. If biohazardous materials are used, properly label the equipment as
a biohazard. For more information, see the BMBL guidelines online at
cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/index.htm
.
WARNING
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Do not attempt to lift or move any boxed
or crated items unless you use proper lifting techniques. The weight of the boxed
IFC Controller AX is 27 kg (59 lb) and the FC1 cycler is 11 kg (25 lb).
If you choose to lift or move the instrument after it has been installed, do not
attempt to do so without the assistance of others. Use appropriate moving
equipment and proper lifting techniques to minimize the chance of physical injury.
CAUTION
PINCH HAZARD. The instrument door and tray can pinch your hand.
Make sure your fingers, hands, and shirtsleeves are clear of the door and tray when
loading or ejecting an integrated fluidic circuit (IFC).
