Disposal Of System Waste And Supplies - Siemens Hematek Operating Manual

Disposal of System Waste and Supplies

Laws and regulations enacted to protect the environment and to encourage resource
conservation require the disposal of hazardous and biohazardous wastes in a specified
manner. Some of the wastes from the Hematek Slide Stainer can be classified as hazardous
or biohazardous wastes. It is essential that the laboratory take appropriate steps to
determine the laws and regulations applicable to their disposal and to effect compliance. If
it is necessary to sample instrument wastes and effluent in order to evaluate compliance
with applicable regulations, the laboratory should contact a local licensed biohazardous
waste disposal firm for assistance.
The principal wastes associated with the use of the Hematek Slide Stainer are pump and
underplaten tubing, effluents from the staining operation, and the container for stain,
buffer, and rinse.
Slides with human specimens, control materials, and all reagents, should also be handled
and disposed of in accordance with the prevailing regulations and guidelines of agencies
with jurisdiction over the laboratory. Refer to the product label and to Material Safety
Data Sheets for details concerning any special precautions related to the handling of
Hematek Stain Pak containers. Material Safety Data Sheets are available from Siemens.
BIOHAZARD
Wear personal protective equipment. Use universal precautions. Refer to Appendix A,
page A-1 for recommended precautions when working with biohazardous materials.
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