Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 2-7, Sigma 2-7 Cyto
Laboratory centrifuge Sigma 2-7 IVD
3 Safety
Version 07/2015, Rev. 1.12 of 16/07/2019
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Translation of the original operating manual, part no. 0702802
3.3
Responsibility of the operator
The operator undertakes to authorise only trained, specialised personnel to
work on the centrifuge (see chapter 3.4 - "Operating personnel").
The areas of responsibility of the personnel concerning the operation,
maintenance, and care of the unit must be clearly defined.
The safety-conscious work of the personnel in compliance with the
operating manual and the relevant EC health and safety directives, and the
national laws concerning health and safety and the prevention of accidents
must be checked at regular intervals (e.g. every month).
Under the international rules for health and safety at work, the operator is
obliged to:
• take measures in order to prevent danger to life or health during work.
• ensure that the centrifuges are used properly and entirely as intended
(see chapter 1.2 - "Intended use").
• take protective measures against fire and explosion when working with
hazardous substances.
• take measures for the safe opening of the centrifuges.
The operator must perform a risk assessment concerning potential
accidents in connection with the centrifuge and take design-related
countermeasures, if necessary.
The centrifuge has to be maintained regularly (see chapter 8 -
"Maintenance and service").
Components that are not in a perfect state must be replaced immediately.
3.4
Operating personnel
Only trained, specialised personnel are authorised to operate the unit. The
persons operating the unit must
• be familiar with the fundamental health, safety, and accident prevention
regulations.
• have read and understood this operating manual, in particular the safety
sections and warning notes, and confirmed this with their signature.
3.5
Informal safety instructions
• This operating manual is a part of the product.
• The operating manual must be kept at the location of use of the
centrifuge. Ensure that it is accessible at all times.
• The operating manual must be handed over to any subsequent owner
or operator of the centrifuge.
• Any changes, additions or updates received must be added to the
operating manual.
• In addition to the operating manual, the general and local rules and
regulations concerning the prevention of accidents and the protection of
the environment must also be supplied.
• Safety and danger indications on the centrifuge must be kept readable
at all times. If necessary, they must be replaced.
