Minifors 2 - Benchtop Bioreactor
Safety and Responsibility
07 February 2019
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Technicians in training
Persons in this group who are undergoing training or apprentice-
ships are only permitted to use the equipment under supervision
and in accordance with the instructions of a trained and qualified
technician.
2.3 Unauthorised Persons
The term “unauthorised persons” applies to all persons who can
access the work area but are not qualified to use the equipment in
accordance with the aforementioned requirements.
Unauthorised persons are not permitted to operate the equipment
or use it in any other way.
2.4 Responsibility of the Provider
The equipment is used for industrial and scientific purposes. As
such, the provider of the equipment is individually liable with regard
to the legal requirements relating to occupational health and safety
in a biotechnology laboratory. In particular:
The provider is responsible for ensuring that the work and en-
vironmental regulations applicable in a biotechnology labora-
tory are observed.
The provider must ensure that the equipment remains in safe
and proper working condition throughout its entire term of use.
The provider must ensure that all safety equipment is fully
functional and is not disabled.
The provider must ensure that the equipment is only worked
on by qualified users, and that said users receive sufficient
training.
The provider must ensure that the protective equipment re-
quired for working with the equipment is provided and worn.
The provider must ensure that this operating manual remains
in the immediate vicinity of the equipment throughout its entire
term of use.
2.5 General Hazards
This section covers general hazards and residual risks that are al-
ways present when using the equipment in accordance with nor-
mal, intended use.
