Cleaning laboratory glassware isn't as simple as washing the dishes. Here's how to wash your glassware so that you won't ruin your chemical solution or laboratory experiment.
A safe laboratory work environment can be achieved through an awareness of hazards involved with your equipment. This is no different when it comes to common glassware found in the lab.
In 1998, the rotor in an ultracentrifuge spun out control, completely destroying the centrifuge, a nearby freezer, the control system for an incubator, and all the windows in the room.
By becoming familiar with how to control laboratory ergonomic risk factors, you can improve employee comfort, productivity, and job satisfaction while lowering chances for occupational injuries
With the number of vacuum implosion accidents that have occurred in laboratory environments, its best to operate as though the vacuum glassware could implode at any moment.
While electricity is in constant use by the researcher, both within and outside the laboratory, significant physical harm or death may result from its misuse.
Operating an autoclave requires caution and adherence to strict regulatory requirements. Follow these autoclaving guidelines for sterilizing equipment and research materials.