Centrifuges are an essential piece of lab equipment. They separate components of a sample based on their size, shape, and density. They are commonly used in medical, research, and industrial settings to isolate cells, proteins, and other biomolecules. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of centrifuge results, it is crucial to have them tested and … Read more
In order to ensure labs and personnel remain as safe as possible, we have specific services in place. Specifically, handling biological specimens and hazardous materials present unique safety challenges. Services like lab equipment disposal, biosafety cabinet maintenance and certification are all keys to upholding cleanliness and safety. In addition to these, procedures like lab equipment … Read more
For those working in a biological lab, they may be familiar with BSL or bio safety labs. However, what does BSL mean and what are the levels of biosafety? In biological labs, employees often handle hazardous materials. In fact, some of these specimens can even be fatal at times. Therefore, biosafety labs have a numerical … Read more
Fume hoods are vital to labs that use them. Since they are used so often, it is important that they perform well. Regularly testing and certifying fume hoods ensures the safety of lab personnel. That’s where ASHRAE-110 comes in. The test involves measuring the performance of the fume hoods and certifying that they meet certain … Read more
With the world still struggling with COVID-19, it’s important to know about the safety devices in labs. When it comes to laboratory safety, two types of units are absolutely essential. They are fume hoods and biosafety cabinets (BSCs). Both have ventilation systems to keep lab personnel safe. Therefore, it is easy to confuse the two. … Read more
Lab equipment certification is an official way to verify that lab equipment is working properly. Obviously, getting accurate results from your lab equipment is of critical importance. However, do you know when you need lab equipment certification? And, how often should your lab have equipment certified? At SEPS, our mission is to support the scientific … Read more
In our previous post, we broke down biosafety level (BSL) 1 labs. Biological labs operate under safety ratings, as anyone who works in one of these can attest to. However, what does BSL mean and what are the levels of biosafety? In biological labs, or bio-labs, workers often deal with dangerous substances. In fact, some … Read more
No matter how careful you are in the lab, spills are inevitable. And unfortunately, chemical spills are not uncommon. In fact, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board reports that there are an estimated 10,000 chemical spills each year in the United States alone. Unfortunately, some of the worst spills can cause damage to your work or … Read more
Cleanrooms have many uses. For instance, a manufacturing company whose product is easily affected by air particles. Medical laboratories also need cleanrooms to keep workers safe. Basically, when you need to protect products or human health, you need a cleanroom. At SEPS services, cleanrooms are one of our areas of expertise. For decades, we have … Read more
Cross-contamination is one of the most frequent causes of food borne illnesses. From bacteria to chemicals, heavy metals, and allergens, these can cause serious risks to consumer health. Unfortunately, cross-contamination can occur at any point in food production. Therefore, proper food safety requires preventive measures, and food testing against quality standards. When it comes to … Read more