OM-SC7610
Health and Safety
Issue 1
7
SC7610 Sputter Coater
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Health and Safety
Safety is very important when using any instrumentation and this chapter should be read by all
users of our equipment.
This section of the Manual applies to all surface analysis and surface preparation equipment
supplied by Quorum Technologies Polaron range of products, not just the particular instrument for
which the manual refers.
Included in this chapter are details on warning notations, good working practices and information on
European Community (EC) legislation regarding
“Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health”
(COSHH) and risk analysis.
2.1
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The E.C. legislation regarding the “Control of Substances Hazardous to Health” requires Quorum
Technologies to monitor and assess every substance entering or leaving their premises.
Consequently any returned goods of whatever nature must be accompanied by a declaration form
available from Quorum Technologies, reference number SP-100. Without this declaration Quorum
Technologies reserves the right not to handle the substance/item. Also in accordance with E.C.
regulations we will supply on request hazard data sheets for substances used in our instruments.
2.2
Safety Policy
This section contains important information relating to all health and safety aspects of the
equipment. As such it should be read, and understood, by all personnel using the instrument
whether as an operator or in a service capacity.
Quorum Technologies is committed to providing a safe working environment for its employees and
those that use it's equipment and conducts its business responsibly, and in a manner designed to
protect the health and safety of its customers, employees and the public at large. It also seeks to
minimise any adverse effects that its activities may have on the environment.
Quorum Technologies regularly reviews its operations to make environmental, health and safety
improvements in line with UK and European Community legislation.
The equipment has been designed as free-standing bench mounted instruments. Quorum
Technologies cannot be held responsible for any damage, injury or consequential loss arising from
the use of its equipment for any other purposes, or any unauthorised modifications made to the
equipment.
All service work carried out on the equipment should only be undertaken by suitably qualified
personnel. Quorum Technologies is not liable for any damage, injury or consequential loss resulting
from servicing by unqualified personnel. Quorum Technologies will also not be liable for damage,
injury or consequential loss resulting from incorrect operation of the instrument or modification of
the instrument.
2.3
Conformity
This instrument is supplied in a form that complies with the protection requirements of the EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
89/336/EEC
and the essential health and safety
requirements of the low voltage directive
72/23/EEC
both as amended by
92/31/EEC.
Any
modifications to the equipment, including electronics or cable layout may affect the compliance with
these directives.
