QIAcuity Safety and Installation Guide 04/2021
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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.
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 Safety
Data Sheets (SDSs) 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.
* 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).
