Using This Manual
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1.4 Safety Information
The following symbols are used to indicate danger and alert information in this manual.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to a potentially biohazardous condition.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to an operating hazard that can cause
personnel injury.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to a possibility of system damage or unreliable
analysis results.
read the statement below the symbol. The statement is
alerting you to information that requires your attention.
1.4.1 Protection from Biohazards
All the samples, controls, calibrators, reagents, wastes and areas contacted
them are potentially biohazardous. Wear proper personal protective
equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coat, etc.) and follow safe laboratory procedures
when handling them and the contacted areas in the laboratory.
If any component of the auto sample processing system leaks, the leaked
liquid is potentially biohazardous.
The surfaces of all parts of the auto sample processing system are
potentially infectious; take proper protective measures for operation or
maintenance.
WARNING
If reagents accidentally spill on your skin or in your eyes, rinse the area with
ample amount of clean water; seek medical attention immediately.