All lab professionals, whether they are medical professionals, researchers, or educators, are pedantic about their workstations for a reason. A workstation or work bench needs certain features for the person using it to be able to work. More importantly, some features are crucial to ensuring the safety of all lab users.
Here are a few features that all of your laboratory workstations should have.
Sturdy Materials
Every lab workstation should be built of the best material. This is not an area where you should cut corners or try to save expenses.
The countertop of laboratory workstations is particularly important. For safety, workstations should laminated or sealed materials. Depending on the chemicals you are working with, you may need to invest in non-flammable materials or epoxy surfaces.
Mobile or Fixed Options
If your lab is small or you frequently move around equipment, then you should opt for mobile workstations for optimum efficiency. If you aren’t planning on moving around your workstations, then a fixed option, where the workstation gets bolted into the ceiling or floor, offers more stability.
Ergonomic Design
While not vital for the safety of everyone involved, ergonomic design is an important plus when picking out laboratory workstations. Chances are, whoever is using the workstation will be seated there for hours on end. Ergonomic design can improve comfort, boost productivity, and limit workplace injuries due to repeated sitting or standing.
There are so many work benches for laboratories out there, it can be hard to choose. Here are a few things that can help you pick which is the right one for you.
