Biosafety Hazards
AEROSET
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Customer Training Guide Appendix-5
94858-103 — July 2003
Required Precautions
Consider all clinical specimens, reagents, controls, etc., that contain
human blood, and surfaces or components that have come into contact
with human blood and the above materials as potentially infectious.
Observe the following precautions when encountering potentially
biohazardous conditions:
• Wear gloves, lab coats, and safety glasses.
• Follow other biosafety practices as specified in the OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogen Rule (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) or other
equivalent biosafety procedures.
Handling Probes
The probes are sharp and potentially contaminated with infectious
materials. Avoid contact with the tip of the probes.
Cleaning Spills
Clean spills of potentially infectious materials in accordance with
established biosafety practices. A generally accepted procedure for
cleaning such spills is to:
1. Absorb the spill with absorbent material.
2. Wipe the spill area with a detergent solution.
3. Wipe the area with an appropriate disinfectant such as a 0.5%
sodium hypochlorite (10% solution chlorine bleach containing at
least 5% sodium hypochlorite).
4. Dispose of spilled and contaminated material in accordance with
local, state and federal regulations.
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