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II <br /> ❑ Steam burns from residual steam coming out from autoclave and materials on <br /> completion of cycle. <br /> ❑ Hot fluid scalds from boiling liquids and spillage in autoclave. <br /> ❑ Hand and arm injuries when closing the door. <br /> ❑ Body injury if there is an explosion. <br /> SAFETY <br /> To insure the health and safety of personnel using the autoclave, it is important <br /> for each department to maintain autoclaves and to train personnel in their proper <br /> use. <br /> ❑ The name of the person responsible for the autoclave shall be posted near the <br /> autoclave. This SOP should be posted on the outside to the autoclave. <br /> ❑ It is the supervisor's responsibility to ensure employees are trained before <br /> operating any autoclave unit. <br /> ❑ Procedural and instructional documents provided by the manufacturer must be <br /> followed. <br /> ❑ Personal protective clothing and equipment must be worn when loading and <br /> unloading the autoclave. <br /> ❑ Autoclaves must be inspected at least annually. Inspection services may be <br /> managed by your manufacturer's preventative maintenance contract. A basic <br /> visual inspection should be performed monthly by the person responsible for the <br /> autoclave. The inspection, service and repair records should available upon <br /> request. <br /> ❑ Self-contained biological indicators used monthly and recorded in the lab <br /> safety inspection log to validate autoclave effectiveness. <br /> PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT <br /> ncb 1 Date: 2/12/20 <br /> UCLA-EH&S �C5-i <br />