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2.8 Environmental Protection
NOTICE
Potential environmental damage from incorrect handling of pollutants!
Incorrect handling of pollutants, particularly incorrect waste disposal, may cause serious
damage to the environment.
u Always observe local environmental regulations regarding handling and disposal of
pollutants.
u Take the appropriate actions immediately if pollutants escape accidentally into the
environment. If in doubt, inform the responsible municipal authorities about the damage
and ask about the appropriate actions to be taken.
The following pollutants are used:
Nitrogen
gas
Nitrogen gas may cause suffocation at high concentrations. Disposal of the
empty gas cylinders must be performed by a specialist disposal company.
Cleaning
liquids
Cleaning liquids incorporating solvents contain toxic substances. They
must not be allowed to escape into the environment. Disposal must be
carried out by a specialist disposal company.
2.9 Signs and Labels
The identification and placement of warning labels are included in the manual. The
laboratory supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all the warning labels are maintained in
their proper place any time that the device is used. New signs and labels can be obtained
from Bruker Service.
The following symbols and information signs can be found in the work area. They refer to
their immediate surroundings.
Electrical Voltage
Only qualified electricians are permitted to work in a work room marked by this
sign. Unauthorized persons must not enter the workplaces thus marked and
must not open the marked cabinet. The warning label may be ordered using
Bruker Part Number 23948.
Danger Spot
Warning indicating a danger spot in work rooms.
The warning label may be ordered using Bruker Part Number 23944.
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