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Procedure Use of Ph Meter
Name(s) of person
performing the work Users (Lab manager & Lab Technician & Tenants)
Name & position of Khwaja Islam & Laboratory Signature
assessor Manager
Date of assessment 01/10/2018 RA BioE 0014
Number
Outline of procedure / activity:
The five easy Ph meter F20 are bench top pH meters located in chemistry lab (696.10.23) and Innovation lab
1 (696.10.14). It consists of the pH electrode and its adjustable stand, attached to the meter with a digital
display. The instrument provide high quality pH/mV measurements with the simple click of a button and is
ideal for wide range of general aqueous samples.
Specifications:
Measuring range: 0.00…14.00 pH and -2000…2000 mV.
Calibration: max. 3 point and linear.
Ph electrode:
Is a 3-in-1 plastic Mettler Toledo LE438 electrode with integrated temperature sensor measures pH, no tris
buffer, BNC + RCA (Cinch) plug connection, 1m cable length, suitable for general purpose applications and
field samples. When not in use the Ph electrode is stored in Ph electrode solution (KCL). The electrode
should never be left dry and uncovered otherwise it will be damaged. Always keep ph electrode in storage
solution between measurements and when not in use.
Operator must be trained in Ph Meter to guarantee safe daily use. Untrained Personnel are not be allowed to
operate the Ph Meter. Users should operate the Ph Meter according to instructions in the manual.
Switching the instrument on and off:
1. Press and release to switch on the instrument.
All segmented digital numbers and icons are displayed for 2 seconds. After that the installed
software version appears (e.g. 1.00) and the instrument is ready for use.
2. Press Exit button for 3 seconds and release to switch off the instrument.
Performing a 1-point calibration:
1. Place the electrode in a calibration buffer.
2. Press Cal.
During measurement the pH value based on the previous calibration is shown. Depending on
the endpoint format, the instrument stops measuring when the signal is stable (auto endpoint)
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or after pressing Read (manual endpoint).
At endpoint, disappears from the display and the pH value of the recognized buffer at
measured temperature is shown.
3. If you do not want to proceed with the 2-point calibration, press Read to finish the 1-point
calibration.
–or- If you want to reject the 1-point calibration press Exit.
–or- Proceed with next calibration point and go to Performing a 2-point calibration [> 20].
Preforming a 2-point calibration [> 20]:
1. Rinse the electrode with deionized water.
2. Place the electrode in the next calibration buffer and press Cal.
During measurement the pH value based on the previous calibration is shown. Depending on
the endpoint format, the instrument stops measuring when the signal is stable (auto endpoint)
or after pressing Read (manual endpoint). Slope and offset are then calculated.
At endpoint, disappears from the display and the pH value of the recognized buffer at
measured temperature is shown.
3. If you do not want to proceed with a 3-point calibration press Read to finish and save the 2-point
calibration.
-or- if you want to reject the 2-point calibration, press Exit.
-or- if you want to proceed with the next calibration point go to Performing a 3-point calibration
[> 20].
Preforming a 3-point calibration [> 20]:
1. Perform the same steps as described in performing a 2-point calibration [> 20].
2. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 of performing a 2-point calibration [> 20] for the third calibration point.
Note:
1. With the 1-point calibration only the offset is adjusted. If the sensor was previously calibrated with
multipoint calibration the previously stored slope will remain. Otherwise the theoretical slope (100
%) will be used.
2. With the 2-point calibration, both slope and offset are updated and shown on the right side of the
display.
3. With the 3-point calibration, both slope and offset are updated and shown on the right side of the
display. The slope and offset values are calculated using least square method through the three
calibration points (linear calibration). The FP20 offers the option of segmented calibration, where
slope and offset are calculated individually for each pair of adjacent buffers. Segmented calibration
is only meaningful for calibration with 3 or more points.
Safety precautions:
It is compulsory to wear protective clothing in the laboratory when working with hazardous or toxic
substances:
A lab coat should be worn.
Suitable eye protection such as goggles should be worn.
Use appropriate gloves when handling chemicals or hazardous substances, checking their
integrity before use.
All relevant safety measures are to be observed when working with chemicals.
Any spills should be wiped off immediately.
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Potential hazards
Substance or item handled Associated Existing Control Measures Risk Further Action required Risk
Hazard (s)
(L/M/H) (L/M/H)
Use of Ph Meter Electrical Only switch on the device if the device L No further action required if L
hazard - and power cable are undamaged. The the existing control measures
Electrical device has been properly installed and are adhere to.
shock – danger there is a preventative maintenance in
of death. place. Only trained personal are allowed
to use the machine. Incubator is earthed,
protective earth connection for the
machine is provided using 13A plug
fitted to the machine (RCD protected).
Make sure it has been PAT tested.
Measuring ph of chemicals Hazard PPE must be worn all the time (lab coat, L No further action required if L
associated with lab gloves and safety glasses). Spillage the existing control measures
chemical – must be cleared up immediately and are adhere to.
refer to decontaminated in accordance to COSHH
COSHH assessment. Instrument only to be used
assessment by trained personal
Ph electrode storage solution Irritant PPE must be worn all the time (lab coat, L No further action required if L
Harmful - lab gloves and safety glasses). Refer to the existing control measures
KCL COSHH assessment 0004. are adhere to.
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Persons potentially at risk:
Only the user or others near by
Action in event of an accident or emergency:
1. Fire: raise the fire alarm and evacuate the area.
Arrangements for monitoring effectiveness of control:
Daily inspection of equipment by lab technician.
Instruction and training given to all operators which is reviewed annually.
Existing operators receive annual refresher training.
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Arrangements for monitoring effectiveness of control:
Review of the Risk Assessment:
Date of review Name of reviewer
Date of next review Signature
Have the control measures been effective in controlling the risk?
Yes No
Have there been any changes in the procedure or in the information available which
affect the estimated level of risk from the listed substances
Yes No
What changes to the control measures are required?
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Declaration by Tenant/Licensee/Technician:
I confirm that I have read this Risk Assessment and that I understand the hazards and
risks involved and will follow all of the safety procedures stated. Where PPE has been
identified as a control measure, I will ensure that it is worn.
Declaration by Laboratory Manager (LM):
I confirm that the tenant/licensee/technician who has signed below is competent to undertake
the work. My counter-signature indicates that I am happy for the work to proceed.
Name (Please print) Signature LM Date
Countersignature
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Name (Please print) Signature LM Date
Countersignature
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