As soon as you get your chemical fume hood, you should acquaint yourself with some of these helpful tips. This will help to keep you and your work family safe. It will also help to keep everything working properly.
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The Importance of Selecting the Right Laboratory Furniture for Work Environment and Job Function
Biotechnology and bio-medical professionals that work in environments must have specialized furniture in their laboratories. Sometimes this furniture needs to be customized and built specifically to accommodate such professionals within their work environments. ESD and cleanroom room environments. Those who are responsible for handling hazardous material, chemicals and other substances, need to handle them in a certain manner. As such, laboratory furniture often requires that it is developed to be as accommodating for the work environment as possible. This includes lab benches, lab carts and lab furniture in general. Below are some uses for lab benches and laboratory furniture in the work-place and why it’s vital to select the right furniture based on your specific work environment and job assignment.
Laminar Air Flow Hood
Laminar Air Flow Hoods have a HEPA (High efficiency particulate air) filter; are made from Formica or stainless steel and are used to prepare IV solutions which require a sterile and germ-free environment. These devices will separate the air that flows through the hood in layers. The air is cleansed of bacteria and microorganisms. Laminar flow hoods are also used in medical facilities to protect patients with compromised or weak immune systems.