QIAcube Connect MDx User Manual 12/2020
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WARNING
Samples containing infectious agents
[W12]
Some samples used with this instrument may contain infectious agents. Handle
such samples with the greatest of care and in accordance with the required
safety regulations.
Always wear safety glasses, 2 pairs of gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., laboratory manager) must take the necessary
precautions to ensure that the surrounding workplace is safe, and that the
instrument operators are suitably trained and not exposed to hazardous levels
of infectious agents as defined in the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs) or OSHA
, ACGIH
or COSHH
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all
national, state, and local health and safety regulations and laws.
2.5
Chemicals
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals
[W13]
Some chemicals used with this instrument may be hazardous or may become
hazardous after completion of the protocol run.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., laboratory manager) must take the necessary
precautions to ensure that the surrounding workplace is safe and that the
instrument operators are not exposed to hazardous levels of toxic substances
(chemical or biological) as defined in the applicable Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDSs) or OSHA,* ACGIH
†
or COSHH
‡
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all
national, state, and local health and safety regulations and laws.
Toxic fumes
If working with volatile solvents or toxic substances, you must provide an efficient laboratory
ventilation system to remove vapors that may be produced.
WARNING
Toxic fumes
[W14]
Do not use bleach to clean or disinfect the QIAcube Connect MDx. Bleach in
contact with salts from the buffers can produce toxic fumes.
*
OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
†
ACGIH : American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
‡
COSHH : Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).
