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Health and safety Appendix A
Visco 88 Page A-3
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Use only the Malvern-provided AC adapter approved for use with the instru-
ment. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
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Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area such as a desk top or on the floor.
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The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of the instrument.
Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
Advice on use of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
To help protect the instrument from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS.
Sample handling warnings
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Always handle substances in accordance with the COSHH (Control Of Sub-
stances Hazardous to Health) regulations (UK) or any local regulations con-
cerning sample handling safety.
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Before using any substance, check the Material Safety Data Sheets for safe han-
dling information.
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Use the instrument in a well ventilated room, or preferably a fume cupboard, if
the fumes from the sample are toxic or noxious.
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Wear personal protective equipment as recommended by the Material Safety
Data Sheets if toxic or hazardous sample are being handled, particularly during
sample preparation and measurement.
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Wear protective gloves when handling hazardous materials, or those that cause
skin infections or irritations.
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Do not smoke during measurement procedures, particularly where inflamma-
ble samples are used or stored.
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Do not eat or drink during measurement procedures, particularly where haz-
ardous samples are used or stored.
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Take care when handling glass (e.g. beakers). Hazardous materials may enter a
wound caused by broken glass.
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Always test a new sample for chemical compatibility before use.
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After measuring hazardous samples, scrupulously clean the system to remove
any contaminants before making another measurement.
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Always label samples for analysis using industry standard labelling, particularly
if they are handled by a number of staff or stored for long periods. Clearly mark
any operator hazard and associated safety precautions that are required for the
handling of dangerous materials.