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3.1.2.4 Locally applicable safety regulations
Compliance with locally applicable regulations
In addition to the safety regulations for using the device, the locally applicable regula-
tions must be complied with.
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3.1.2.5 Danger from harmful substances or infectious
media
Use of harmful substances or infectious liquids
When handling infectious aqueous solutions, the national regulations and the biosafety
level of the laboratory must be considered. The Liquid Handling Station can be used for
handling germs and biological material of risk class I. Germs and biological material of
higher risk classes may not be used.
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Liquid Handling Station
This applies especially for occupational safety and accident prevention (e.g. protec-
tive clothing, safety gloves, and eye protection) and hygiene regulations.
Furthermore, the regulations of your laboratory for the handling of the substances
used are also authoritative.
The operator bears responsibility for the selection of the media used and their safe
handling.
This especially applies to radioactive, infectious, toxic, aggressive, flammable, and
otherwise hazardous substances.
When working with infectious or hazardous samples, the standard laboratory rules
and precautions must be adhered to.
Observe the material safety data sheets and application notes of the manufacturer.
Dispose of the content of the waste container according to the applicable regulations.
Particular caution must be exercised with flammable and infectious liquids.
If the device was contaminated by hazardous substances, it must be cleaned and de-
contaminated.
No potentially toxic or harmful gases or substances are released by the device itself.
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