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1.4.2
Warning signs
Observe all labels and signs attached to the devices. Non-observance may result in personal injury or
damage to the devices!
Danger of hand injuries!
Hot surface. Risk of burns!
1.4.3
Chemical and biological safety
The relevant regulations regarding the handling of the substances used have to be observed:
The
Decree on Hazardous Matters, the Chemicals Act, and the rules and information of the chemicals trade. On
the part of the user it has to be ensured that the persons entrusted with the use of the unit are experts in the
handling of substances used in the devices or that they are supervised by specialized persons, respectively.
When using biohazardous substances, the regulations for handling the substances used must be
observed. In such cases, the use is the sole responsibility of the user.
For all work with chemicals:
Always
wear protective glasses!
Please observe the memorandums of the
employer's liability insurance associations and the safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
Dispose of all used solutions in accordance with national regulations and laws. Select the type of
protective equipment according to the concentration and quantity of the hazardous substance at the respective
workplace.
1.4.4
Flammable liquids
When handling flammable liquids, make sure that there is no naked flame in the vicinity of the equipment.
Adequate ventilation must be provided.
Only small quantities of flammable liquids should be kept in the workplace.
When working with liquids that do not correspond to common reagents, particular attention must be paid to
the chemical resistance of the materials of the devices (vgl.
