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2.4 Waste disposal
Used consumables, such as sample tubes, sample prep cartridges, 8-Rod Covers, disposable filter-
tips, reagent tubes, and elution racks, may contain hazardous chemicals or infectious agents from
the purification or assay setup process. Such wastes must be collected and disposed of properly
according to local safety regulations.
CAUTION
Hazardous materials and infectious agents
The waste contains samples and reagents. This waste may contain toxic or
infectious material and must be disposed of properly. Refer to your local safety
regulations for proper disposal procedures.
For disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), see Appendix A, page 206.
2.5 Biological safety
Important
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).
2.5.1 Samples
WARNING
Samples containing infectious agents
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, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible persons (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 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).