
STERRAD
®
Sterilization System Routine Maintenance Guide
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Chapter 2.
For Your Safety
Overview
Your safety is of primary concern to ASP. This section provides
information on safely using the sterilizer.
You must read, understand,
and use the information in this chapter
before operating the unit.
Also,
always pay attention to the warnings, cautions, and notes throughout this
guide. This information is for your safety and to ensure that you receive
the most benefit from safely using and maintaining your
STERRAD
®
100S Sterilization System. Only trained, experienced
technicians, who are fully acquainted with the unit, should perform
maintenance, repair or adjust the STERRAD 100S System.
Personal Safety and First Aid
•
WEAR LATEX, PVC (VINYL) OR NITRILE GLOVES
WHILE REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE STERILIZER
AFTER A CYCLE HAS CANCELED. CONCENTRATED
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES,
NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS, AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACT.
If a cycle cancels and the items in the load have any visible
moisture or liquid, hydrogen peroxide may be present.
•
Direct hydrogen peroxide contact with the skin can cause severe
irritation. If skin contact occurs, immediately flush with large
amounts of water. If symptoms are severe or persist, consult a
physician immediately.
•
Direct hydrogen peroxide contact with eyes can cause irreversible
tissue damage. If eye contact occurs, immediately flush with large
amounts of water and immediately consult a physician.