Safety Guidelines page 31
User Guide for Jess
Chemical Hazards
!WARNING! CHEMICAL HAZARD
Some chemicals used can be potentially hazardous, and can cause injury or illness.
• Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided by the chemical manufacturer before
you store, handle or work with any chemicals or hazardous materials.
• Minimize contact with and inhalation of chemicals. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
when handling chemicals (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, clothing). For additional safety guidelines, con-
sult the SDS.
• Do not leave chemical containers open.
• Check regularly for chemical leaks or spills. If a leak or spill occurs, follow the manufacturer's cleanup
procedures as recommended by the SDS.
• Comply with all local, state/provincial and national laws and regulations related to chemical storage,
handling and disposal.
Chemical Waste Hazards
!WARNING! BIOHAZARD
Capillary cartridges and sample plates should be handled by procedures recommended
in the CDC/NIH manual: Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL).
The manual is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office or online at
http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/.
Depending on the samples used, the capillary cartridge and plate may constitute a bio-
hazard. Dispose of the cartridge and plate in accordance with good laboratory practices
and local, state/provincial and national environmental and health regulations.
• Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided by the manufacturers of the chemicals
in a waste container before you store, handle or dispose of chemical waste.
• Minimize contact with chemical waste. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when han-
dling chemicals (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, clothing).
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