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Centrifuge Safety Quizheadline bar HOME   First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:Ninety percent of centrifuge failures are due to user error.TrueFalseIf you are unsure on how to correctly use a centrifuge, you should:Read the manualAsk a colleagueCall the manufacturerCritical steps to follow in preparing a centrifuge run include:Dry the centrifuge bowl and clean the drive spindleBalance the centrifuge tubes/bottlesSeat the rotor on the drive hub correctlyDon't overlook rotor/make sure all rotor parts move freelyCheck o-rings for cracks/grease seals weeklyCommon user errors include:Failure to secure the rotor to the driveNot putting the lid on the rotorIt's OK to open a centrifuge while the rotor is still spinningTrueFalseThe two main causes of rotor failure are:Proper rotor maintenance includes:Cleaning rotors thoroughly and gently, including final rinse with d.i. waterUse wire end bottle brushes to clean aluminum rotorsInspecting rotors regularlyMaintaining rotor logsNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... Pick your work location:New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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