Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources
Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources
Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources
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Procedures: Laboratory, Rack Room, and Wash Room<br />
Sample Wash Room<br />
◆ Respirator<br />
◆ Rubber apron<br />
◆ Rubber gloves<br />
◆ Safety glasses<br />
◆ Sieve, No. 20 mesh (top sieve)<br />
◆ Sieve, No. 60 mesh (bottom sieve)<br />
◆ Tank<br />
There are two wash stations with two Fenwick cans each (total of 4<br />
cans) for sample washing, so two people can process samples at a<br />
time. The collections must be kept separate during processing.<br />
Be careful not to cross-contaminate the samples during processing.<br />
Important<br />
Step 2: Prepare the Cleaning Solution<br />
A bucket of bleach solution is needed to mop the floor during the day.<br />
First thing each morning, prepare a bucket of disinfectant solution by<br />
mixing in the bucket: 1 cup of bleach to 3 gallons of hot water.<br />
Step 3: Wash Hands and Wear Proper Attire<br />
Wear the proper attire. Put a pollen mask, rubber apron, rubber<br />
gloves, and safety glasses on before entering the laboratory wash<br />
room.<br />
Important<br />
Some people choose not to wear rubber gloves during processing, due to<br />
sensitivity. If you do not wear gloves, then be sure to wash your hands before,<br />
during, and after sample washing. Wash your hands at the end of one<br />
collection and before starting a different collection.<br />
Wash your hands as follows:<br />
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Before you begin sample washing<br />
Before putting on rubber gloves<br />
After emptying each sample bag<br />
After pushing sample bags down into trash bag<br />
After pushing the trash bag down into the trash can<br />
After closing and removing the trash bag from the trash can and<br />
wash room<br />
When wearing gloves, wash the gloves as follows:<br />
11/2007-01 <strong>Golden</strong> <strong>Nematode</strong> <strong>Program</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> 2-4-11<br />
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