REC-1067 Rev B
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WARNING
Normal operation might involve the use of solutions and test samples that are
pathogenic or toxic. Such materials require that you take all necessary safety
precautions.
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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.
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Handle all infectious samples according to good laboratory procedures and
methods to prevent spread of disease.
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Some of the most virulent infectious agents – Hepatitis (B and C) and HIV (I-
V) viruses, atypical mycobacteria, and certain systemic fungi – require extra
safety precautions.
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Risk Group II materials (as identified in the World Health Organization
Laboratory Biosafety Manual) require biosafe containment. Materials of a
higher group require more than one level of protection.
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Dispose of all waste solutions according to correct environmental and safety
guidelines
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning Statement. This product can expose
you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive
Harm.
WARNING
Failure to use the provided power cords can cause risk of electric shock
or fire.
CAUTION
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye shields,
and lab coats when performing any procedure. To avoid injury, observe and follow
all the warnings and cautions throughout this manual. Wash hands thoroughly
after contact with sample media and all maintenance activities. Observe all
laboratory policies and procedures related to the handling of biohazardous
materials. Refer to the applicable sources (such as Material Safety Data Sheets) for
specific hazard information.
