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Ordinarily, present within the preparation area are localized areas of ISO 5 unidirectional airflow (Class 100) utilized to protect washed components prior to sterilization and/or depyrogenation. These areas are not aseptic and should not be subjected to the more rigorous microbial expectations of aseptic processing. They are designed to reduce/eliminate the potential for particle contamination of unwrapped washed materials. Operators accessing these protective zones wear gloves at all times when handling materials. 

Pressure differentials and the direction of air flow should be such that when the access between the transfer system and the controlled workspace is open, contaminants will not pass into the controlled workspace and, additionally in type 2 isolators, operator protection is also maintained. 

Larger lathes are best fitted with sliding shield guards shown in Fig. 9.9. These are made from high-quality steel with a polycarbonate window to provide maximum operator protection from chuck, swarf and coolant and provide excellent visibUity. The guard slides over the head-stock and out of the way when access to the chuck or tooling is required. These can also be fitted with an electrical safety interlock to prevent the... 

Originally devised to access the protective systems and safety of nuclear reactors, it operates with inductive (i.e. forward) logic by asking the question What happens if... ... 

The hardware and software used to implement LIMS systems must be vahdated. Computers and networks need to be examined for potential impact of component failure on LIMS data. Security concerns regarding control of access to LIMS information must be addressed. Software, operating systems, and database management systems used in the implementation of LIMS systems must be vahdated to protect against data cormption and loss. Mechanisms for fault-tolerant operation and LIMS data backup and restoration should be documented and tested. One approach to vahdation of LIMS hardware and software is to choose vendors whose products are precertified however, the ultimate responsibihty for vahdation remains with the user. Vahdating the LIMS system s operation involves a substantial amount of work, and an adequate vahdation infrastmcture is a prerequisite for the constmction of a dependable and flexible LIMS system. 

The candidate tollers security policy should emphasize the importance of protecting people, property and the operational practices against loss by intentional destruction or theft. During the site visit, check to see if appropriate methods are taken to control entiy and movement of people and vehicles as a security measure. One telltale sign is that you may be denied access to an area because of another company s confidential process. Though an interference, it affirms a sound security practice. Determine whether security inspections are being held during off-duty hours. 

Magnesium anodes are usually built into the object to be protected through isolating sockets or holes (see Fig. 20-6) and joined to them with cables. They must be readily accessible and easily exchangeable for convenient control [4]. The directions for use have to indicate the necessity for an inspection after 2 years of operation. During operation, control can be exercised by electrical measurements (current, resistance). In addition, acoustic and optical methods exist to determine the amount of anode consumption [4]. The life of the anodes is usually more than 5 years (see Section 6.6). 

Cathodic protection of water power turbines is characterized by wide variations in protection current requirements. This is due to the operating conditions (flow velocity, water level) and in the case of the Werra River, the salt content. For this reason potential-controlled rectifiers must be used. This is also necessary to avoid overprotection and thereby damage to the coating (see Sections 5.2.1.4 and 5.2.1.5 as well as Refs. 4 and 5). Safety measures must be addressed for the reasons stated in Section 20.1.5. Notices were fixed to the turbine and the external access to the box headers which warned of the danger of explosion from hydrogen and included the regulations for the avoidance of accidents (see Ref. 4). 

At high pressure experiments the reactor should be installed in a pressure cell. All check valves before it, and the filter with the flow controller after it, can be kept in the vented operating room. As a minimum, the bypass valve and the flow controller must be accessible to the operator. This can be done by extended valve stems that reach through the protecting wall. Both the operating room and the pressure cell should be well ventilated and equipped by CO alarm instruments. 

Provisions must be made to ensure worker protection for a process located in a containment building. For example, the atmosphere in the containment structure should be monitored for hazardous vapors, operations should be remotely controlled from outside the containment structures, access should be restricted, and proper personal protective equipment should be used when entry into the containment structure becomes necessary. 

Plant equipment should have good access and controls and instruments should be clearly labeled. Under this category protective clothing and other equipment to enable safe operation is also included. 

The nip is the radial distance or V formed between rolls on a line of centers. In-going safety devices in the nip areas are built into these machines. They protect the hands of operators. An emergency stop device is placed in an accessible location on the upstream side. 

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Other Protective Equipment For laboratory operations, wear lab coats, gloves and have mask readily accessible. In addition, daily clean smocks, foot covers, and head covers will be required when handling contaminated lab animals. 

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