Roche Diagnostics
cobas c 513 analyzer · Software Version 02-05 · Safety Manual · 6.0
16 Safety precautions
Safety precautions
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To avoid serious or fatal injury, read and
comply with the following safety precautions.
In this section
About operator qualification (16)
About safe and proper use of the system (16)
Miscellaneous safety precautions overview (18)
About the protection of personal data and software
security (20)
About operator qualification
Insufficient knowledge and skills As an operator, ensure that you know the relevant safety
precaution guidelines and standards, and the information
and procedures contained in these instructions.
r Do not carry out operation and maintenance unless
Roche Diagnostics has trained you to do so.
r Leave maintenance, installation, or service that is not
described to trained Roche Service representatives.
r Carefully follow the procedures specified in the
instructions for operation and maintenance.
r Follow good laboratory practices, especially when you
work with biohazardous material.
About safe and proper use of the system
Missing personal protective equipment Working without personal protective equipment means
danger to life or health.
r Wear appropriate personal protective equipment,
including, but not limited to, the following items:
o Eye protection with side shields
o Fluid-resistant laboratory coat
o Approved lab gloves
o Face shield if there is a chance of splashing or
splattering
r Follow good laboratory practices and regularly change
lab gloves to minimize the risk of infection and
contamination, especially after contact with waste or
sample material.