Sample preparation:
Read and follow all necessary safety rules for handling biological samples and chemicals/safe work in a biological/chemical laboratory according to the Weizmann safety regulations:
Biological Samples:
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/safety/biological-safety/principles-biosafety
Chemicals:
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/safety/chemical-safety/work-chemical-lab
MALDI imaging instruments:
A MALDI imaging mass spectrometer uses a UV laser for ionization is a high-vacuum instrument and in case of the SOLARIX FTICR has a strong electromagnet attached, which is cooled with liquid He. Use or work in the instrument laboratories is allowed only after reading and in accordance to the Weizmann safety regulations.
Laser:
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/safety/laser-safety/laser-device-use-weizmann-institute-science
Strong magnetic fields & cryogenic liquids:
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/ChemicalResearchSupport/mri/safety
The regulations are written for NMR and MRI, but apply in the same way for FTICR-MS.