RR Mechatronics STARRSED RS, User Manual

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5.2.1 - Facts and definitions:
Biological hazards are present in all human and animal tissues and body fluids.
The "normal" research activities carried out in a blood laboratory expose workers to human blood, urine,
sweat, semen, saliva and muscle tissue.
For the purpose of assessing risk, we assume that all volunteers to our clinical studies are not normal
healthy individuals, and take appropriate precautions.
We remain aware at all times that increased knowledge of disease transmission and occupational hazards
may result in situations currently considered safe to be reclassified as having risk.
"Universal Precautions" describes a set of procedures for dealing with subjects based on the assumption that
they are positive for blood borne pathogens. Other precautions are necessary to prevent exposure to
potential respiratory diseases.
5.2.2 - Medical requirements:
Routine personal medical assessments are advised at regular intervals (yearly) for all personal exposed to
potential biohazard.
Immunization for Hepatitis B is recommended for everyone who is taking blood samples or dealing with
human blood or body fluids.
5.2.3 - General laboratory practices:
All users must follow all Departmental Safety Guidelines and bio safety Policy.
Each user is responsible to leave a clean, disinfected and tidy work place.
All biohazard waste must be properly disposed.
5.2.4 - Specific laboratory practices and requirements:
Biohazard waste:
Dispose blood tubes into a biohazard sharps container.
Dispose sharps into a biohazard sharps container.
All other bio hazardous waste is to be deposited into a biohazard bag.
All bio hazardous waste is deposited into the Medical Waste Management (MWM) bin for pick up.
Decontamination procedures:
Routine: At the end of each experiment, or each day, disinfect lab benches and any equipment
Spills: Small spills of biohazard material should be treated by first covering them with an absorbent paper to
avoid the formation of aerosols. Disinfect the spill by slowly pouring on a disinfecting solution working from
the outside to the centre of the spill in a circular motion. Leave the spill long enough for disinfection to take
place (check decontaminating instructions on the disinfectant container for time) and then carefully wipe up
wearing gloves.
Pick up any glass using forceps.
Once all the material has been removed disinfect the area thoroughly.
Inform the Technician in Charge of the spill.
Food:
Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.)
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