Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 - Physical and Mechanical Hazards

CELL-DYN
®
3200 System Operator’s Manual
8-5
9140181K—July 2002
Section 8 Hazards
Physical and Mechanical Hazards
Observe these basic rules for mechanical safety:
• Carefully follow all procedures and instructions.
• Keep all protective covers in place when processing specimens.
• Never allow any part of your body to enter the region of movement of any
mechanical component when the instrument is operating.
• Do not wear articles of clothing or accessories that could catch on the
System; keep pockets free of items that could fall into the System; keep long
hair from catching on the System.
• Wear powder-free gloves and safety glasses when maintaining or repairing
the instrument.
• Avoid contact with needle tips at all times.
• Use professional assistance only when moving or lifting the instrument to
prevent injury.
• Use proper lifting techniques when moving reagent cubitainers to prevent injury.