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Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
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.3.4 Hazards Generated by Radiation
Optical Radiation
LED light sources emit strong optical radiation (e.g. UV, VIS, IR). Optical radiation may cause dam-
Hazards
age to the skin and eyes. The extent of the damage depends on the parameters such as wave-
length, exposure time, mode of operation (continuous or pulsed), etc.
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Avoid exposure of eyes and skin to radiation.
Do not introduce reflective objects into the beam path.
Never remove covers or cover panels during operation.
Do not disable any interlock system elements.
Use suitable protective equipment / protective clothing if required.
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.3.5 Hazards Generated by Materials and Substances
Biological Hazard
Biological substances/agents may pose a risk to the health of humans and other living organisms.
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Keep a logbook of the known biological substances/agents used when working with the mi-
croscope and show it to the ZEISS service representative before they perform any work on the
microscope.
Hazard of Skin
The immersion fluid can cause skin irritation.
Irritation
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Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and clothes.
Read and observe the safety data sheet of the immersion fluid.
In the event of skin contact, wash the oil off with plenty of water and soap.
In the event of eye contact, flush eyes with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 5
minutes. See a medical specialist if the irritation persists.
Disinfectant
Ensure adequate ventilation in closed rooms. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory
Hazards
protective equipment. Remove any harmful residue. Allow the device to dry off after disinfection,
particularly after disinfection of eyepieces. Do not inhale vapors. When using disinfectants, do not
eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
Infection Hazards
Direct contact with the eyepieces can be a potential way of passing on bacterial and viral infec-
tions.
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The risk can be lowered by using personal eyepieces or eyecups. If eyepieces need to be disin-
fected frequently, ZEISS recommends to use the eyepieces without eyecups.
To avoid infections, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g. gloves, for operation,
cleaning, and decontamination is highly recommended. Disposable gloves can be decontami-
nated with alcohol for example, if necessary, or should be changed frequently to minimize the
risk of contamination.
Consumable
Incorrect handling of consumables and cleaning agents can lead to property damage or skin and
Hazards
eye injuries. Consumables that are not approved by ZEISS can lead to property damage. Consult
your ZEISS Sales & Service Partner to learn what consumables you can order and how to handle
them.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS Axiovert 5 digital | en-US | Rev. 1 | 431030-7021-101
