As institutions dedicated to advancing our understanding of the world, scientific laboratories should be pillars of advancement. That’s why OnePointe Solutions is always eager to improve a laboratory’s sustainability. When working on a sustainable lab design, lab designers must examine multiple points of view. As important as it may be to reduce energy consumption, scientific
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In a perfect world, your laboratory’s space would be perfect from the start and meet your lab’s needs for the duration of your operations. But we all know that this isn’t how things usually happen. Sometimes you have to downsize, or a larger space becomes available. Sometimes your operations move around, your building is renovated,
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For many people, the high school or middle school science lab is a core memory. Whether it was learning the basics of chemistry through the interactions of acids and bases or dissecting a frog, science labs are a vital part of education. School science labs are more than just a memory, though– they are an
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Though your laboratory ideally won’t have any issues to speak of, it’s just not possible to avoid each and every possible slip-up. These slip-ups don’t have to be catastrophic, however. By developing a system to deal with mishaps whenever they occur, you can mitigate them before they spiral out of control. This process is known
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In any lab environment, especially a clinic, it’s vital that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. The best way to go about this is by preventing problems before they have the chance to appear through a strong quality assurance process. So, what is quality assurance, why is it important, and how can you make sure your
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People spend a lot of time sitting when they’re at work, and that’s spawned plenty of problems. The sedentary nature of modern life isn’t what our bodies were built for, and many workers are starting to pay for it. However, the pandemic has changed things. People have discovered the versatility of working from home, and
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As people return to the office, one thing is clear: Standards have changed. People want more comfort and amenities in their offices, and managers need to adapt. This means that you’ll want to consider investing in newer office furniture, and your seating arrangements will be a perfect place to start. When you’re looking for new
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The ability to work comfortably is a crucial part of laboratory design. Choosing the right lab chair requires many important considerations, including considering whether or not one type of chair can meet your entire lab’s seating requirements. (We’ll give you a hint: it probably can’t, unless your lab only has one type of workstation.) The
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In science, there are few things more important than safety. In addition to lab coats, gloves, masks, and goggles, scientists must also consider the importance of proper chemical storage. Even the most mundane chemicals and materials need to be properly stored to avoid cross-contamination. Why Should You Store Your Chemicals Properly? There are far more
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