I often get asked whether it is better to get fabric or vinyl chairs for workers in a lab. The short answer is…it depends!
It depends on what you are doing in your lab, whether you are using liquids or chemicals, if you have clean room or ESD requirements and how often the worker gets in and out of the chair.
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Many people have experienced a low-voltage electric shock from time to time. For instance, you could create enough static electricity by rubbing your foot over certain carpets and then touching metal to cause an unpleasant jolt.
Typically, the feeling passes instantly and harmlessly, so you may not have given it much thought.
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When remodeling or building a new laboratory, many businesses often look at purchasing used laboratory furniture in an effort to reduce costs. While the savings may appear to be substantial, it is important for buyers know the hidden costs and risks in doing this.
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In today's market, many businesses are tempted to buy less expensive imported laboratory furniture. But, is this always a good investment?
If you only look at the price on your quote, then the answer is probably no.
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As a busy lab manager or purchasing agent tasked with outfitting your new lab with a tight budget and a short timeline passing up the cheap option manufactured in places like Mexico and China can be a difficult pill to swallow.
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According to a Knoll Research Paper, Booming Biotech: Characteristics and Priorities of the Modern Biotech Workplace, the biotechnology industry has experienced accelerated growth in recent years because of “large pharmaceutical companies looking for their next blockbuster drug coupled with an aging population facing a long list of chronic diseases.”
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Standards affect all of us, every day of our lives. In fact, whenever you use a product or service, there’s a good chance there’s a standard that is attached to its manufacture and/or delivery.
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Modular workstations are commonly used in today's office and industrial work environments. They provide flexibility and adjustability that can't be beat.
But one of the areas that businesses are forget to look at when they are setting up their workstations is reach zones. So let's take a look at what they are, why they are important and how you can incorporate accessories to make the best use of them.
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When you think about workplace safety, you probably think about wearing a hard hat, putting on safety glasses or even steel-toed shoes. But workplace safety involves more than just wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
Staying safe at work can also encompass things like maintaining correct posture, using proper hand and wrist movements at a computer, and even monitoring computer screen time to prevent eye strain.
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Most of us put a lot of thought into the purchases we make, from our food, to our clothes, to our cars. We asks ourselves whether or not our food is sustainably sourced or what chemicals are in our toothpaste or deodorant. We want to purchase goods that are made responsibly and are safe for ourselves and our families.
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