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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 18
Important
Samples may contain infectious agents. You should be aware of the health
hazard presented by such agents and should use, store, and dispose of such
samples in accordance with the required safety regulations.
2.6 Chemicals
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals
Some chemicals used with the QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments may be
hazardous or may become hazardous after completion of the protocol run.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible persons (e.g., laboratory manager) must take the necessary
precautions to ensure that the surrounding workplace is safe and that the
instrument operators are not exposed to hazardous levels of toxic substances
(chemical or biological) as defined in the applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
or OSHA,* ACGIH,
†
or COSHH
‡
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance with all
national, state, and local health and safety regulations and laws.
* OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
† ACGIH: American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
‡ COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).
2.6.1 Toxic fumes
Important
If you work with volatile solvents, toxic substances, etc., you must provide an
efficient laboratory ventilation system to remove vapors that may be produced.
WARNING
Toxic fumes
Do not use bleach to clean or disinfect QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments. Bleach
in contact with salts from the buffers can produce toxic fumes.
WARNING
Toxic fumes
Do not use bleach to disinfect used labware. Bleach in contact with salts from the
buffers used can produce toxic fumes.