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Safety Information
1-4 QIAgility User Manual 11/2011
If the instrument becomes electrically unsafe, prevent other
personnel from operating it, and contact QIAGEN Technical
Services. The instrument may be electrically unsafe when:

The line power cord appears to be damaged.

It has been stored for a prolonged period of time in
conditions which are outside of the “Storage Conditions”,
outlined in Appendix A.
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It has been subjected to severe transport stresses.
1.3 Biological safety
Specimens and reagents containing materials from humans
should be treated as potentially infectious. Use safe
laboratory procedures as outlined in publications such as
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories,
HHS (www.cdc.gov/od/ohs/biosfty/biosfty.htm).
1.3.1 Samples
Samples may contain infectious agents. You should be aware
of the health hazard presented by such agents, and should
use, store, and dispose of such samples according to the
required safety regulations.
WARNING Samples containing infectious agents
[W10]
Some chemicals 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 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.
*OSHA, † ACGIH, ‡ COSHH: See next page.