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Appendix H
SAFETY CHECKLIST
(To be completed by the Study Director)
Method Title:
Detection of
Listeria species
in a Variety of Foods by VIDAS®
UP Listeria
(LPT) Method:
Collaborative Study Protocol
Please click on desired check box:
QUESTIONS
YES
NO
1. Are any materials used or compounds formed that are explosive or flammable?
2. Are there any side reactions that could occur that might produce
flammable or explosive products or conditions?
3. Are there any hazards created from electric or mechanical equipment?
4. Are pressure differentials created that could result in an explosion or implosion?
5. Are any substances used or formed which are:
a) radioactive?
b) carcinogenic?
c) mutagenic?
d) tetratogenic?
e) abortogenic:
f) otherwise a significant health hazard?
6. Would there be increased hazards if the reaction temperature were
increased even modestly?
7. Are special procedures required if a spill of the reaction mixture occurs?
8. Is there a risk in producing a dangerous aerosol?
9. Are special procedures required for the disposal of reagents or reaction products?
reaction products?
10. Are there any organisms and/or their products used/present that are:
a) pathogenic?
b) allergenic?
c) carcinogenic?
d) mutagenic?
e) tetratogenic?
f) otherwise a significant health hazard?
11. Are there any potential hazards in handling or storage of reagents,
test samples, or standards?
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Appendix H
OMA Program Manual
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