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ZEISS
2 Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
Contact Radiation
Protection
For questions regarding radiation protection, contact the ZEISS Radiation Safety Officer, Carl Zeiss
AG, 73447 Oberkochen, Germany
phone: +49 (0) 7364 20 0
2.3.9 Suffocation Hazards
WARNING
Suffocation hazard due to lack of oxygen
Gaseous dry nitrogen is used to vent the specimen chamber during specimen exchange. Inhal-
ing nitrogen may cause unconsciousness.
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During specimen exchange, keep the chamber door open as short as possible.
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Do not inhale the air from within the specimen chamber.
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Ensure that the area around the microscope is sufficiently vented.
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If you begin to experience symptoms of asphyxia (for example: rapid breathing, loss of
mental alertness and/or muscular coordination, depression of sensations, emotional insta-
bility, fatigue) leave the room immediately and inform the facility’s safety officer.
Concerning the hazards of nitrogen installations and associated safety precautions refer to the
current version of the guideline IGC Doc 44/18: Hazards of Oxygen-Deficient Atmospheres, pub-
lished by EIGA (European Industrial Gases Association).
To download the document:
2. Select
Publications > EIGA Documents
.
3. From the list, select
Doc. 44/18
.
4. Click
Download
.
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