General Information
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This document describes the potential hazards and associated warnings
for the instrument, and the precautions you should take to minimize
the hazards. It contains information on symbols and conventions used,
regulatory compliance notices, and general safety-related information.
Before using or servicing the instrument you must be familiar with the
operation and potential hazards of the instrument. You should read,
understand, and obey all safety precautions to prevent personal injury
or damage to the instrument. Warnings in this document and labels on
the instrument are shown with international symbols. Failure to heed
these warnings could result in serious injury.
Note: These safety practices are intended to supplement your national
and local health and safety regulations and laws. The information
provided covers instrument-related safety regarding the operation of
the instrument. The information does not cover every safety
procedure that should be practised. Ultimately, you and your
organization are responsible for compliance with national and local
EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) legal requirements and for
maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
Before using the instrument, you must:
•
Complete training in the safe operation of the instrument. For
more information, see the software Help system and contact
Technical Support.
•
Review the User Guide and the software Help system.
•
Review standard laboratory procedures for your laboratory.
Additional recommended references include the following
documents. See also
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines
Chemical Rubber Company Handbook of Laboratory Safety
Prudent Practices for Handling Chemicals in Laboratories
References on page
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