Use Manual

Biological hazards
Exposure to potentially infectious materials may occur when the following activities are
performed:
• Handling of specimens
• Spill cleanup
• Waste handling and disposal
• System relocation
• Maintenance procedures
• Decontamination procedures
• Component replacement procedures
Comply with the precautions to help minimize the impact of this exposure.
Related information...
Hazards, page 177
Precautions, page 181
Precautions
Consider as potentially infectious all system surfaces, components, and consumables that have
come in contact with human-sourced materials. No known test method can offer complete
assurance that products derived from human-sourced materials do not transmit infection.
It is recommended that all potentially infectious materials are handled according to the OSHA
Standard on Bloodborne Pathogens
1
. Use Biosafety Level 2
2
or appropriate regional, national,
and institutional biosafety practices
3,4
for materials that contain, are suspected of containing, or
are contaminated with infectious agents. Precautions include the following actions:
• When handling human-sourced materials or contaminated system components:
– Wear gloves, a lab coat, and protective eyewear.
– Do not eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics, or handle contact lenses.
• Do not pipette by mouth.
• Clean spills of potentially infectious materials and contaminated system components with a
detergent. Then mist or wipe the surface with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Let the
disinfectant remain on the surface for a minimum of 10 minutes of contact time.
• Decontaminate and dispose of all samples, reagents, and other potentially contaminated
materials in accordance with local, state, and national regulations.
Immediately clean an affected area if any exposure to biohazardous or potentially infectious
materials occurs:
Section 8
Hazards
Biological hazards
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