Lab Safety

UniFlow Radioisotope Fume Hood

Hemco’s new UniFlow Radioisotope Fume Hood is engineered with safety in mind and is available in three widths with various accessories.

Lab Safety

Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Endangering Health Workers Worldwide

WHO calls on industry and governments to increase manufacturing by 40% to meet rising global demand.

Lab Safety

Plum Duo Personal Eye Wash Provides Immediate First Aid to Both Eyes

Plum Duo Eye Wash features a dual eyepiece that provides solution to both eyes simultaneously.

Revamped Device Enables Convenient Pipette Disposal

Jan 10, 2017 | Fluid Handling & Pipetting Systems, Lab Equipment, Labwear & Consumables, Pipette Tips, Waste Containment & Disposal

The units are disposable, made of sturdy paperboard, and have a plastic lining and webbed corners to avoid soak-through.

Coverall Designed for Liquid Splash Protection

Dec 27, 2016 | Lab Safety, Labcoats, Gloves & Apparel

The coverall provides liquid barrier protection along with a breathable back panel to keep workers in critical areas safe and cool.

UV Enclosure Targets Hospital Contaminants

Dec 20, 2016 | Cleaners & Disinfectants, Lab Equipment, Lab Safety, Labwear & Consumables, Misc Equipment

The unit has been independently confirmed to sanitize 99.9% of Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pathogens in just 48 seconds.

November 2016 Tech Guide: Lab and Patient Safety Products

Nov 8, 2016 | Lab Safety

This month’s issue features lab and patient safety products from such companies as Mopec and Simport Scientific.

Antimicrobial Cover Offers Smartphone Protection

Oct 4, 2016 | Lab Safety

The case has a coating that kills bacteria and microbes, and is designed to amplify the smartphone’s speaker by up to 250%.

Shoe Covers Designed to Reduce Fall Risk

Jul 18, 2016 | Labcoats, Gloves & Apparel

More than a shoe cover but less than a boot, the covers deliver a high barrier of liquid protection and better grip.

Disposable Lab Waste Containers Receive Makeover

Jun 7, 2016 | Lab Safety, Waste Containment & Disposal

Plastic-lined to avoid leaking, the containers easily store such contaminated waste items as applicator sticks, petri dishes, pipettes, swabs, test tubes, and other non-sharp items.

Recycling System Offers Safe Disposal of Single-Use Medical Devices

May 31, 2016 | Containers, Lab Safety, Labwear & Consumables, Needles, Tubes, and Tourniquets, Sample Storage & Management, Waste Containment & Disposal

The system ensures that all collected materials are processed down to their basic commodities.

Fume Hood Protects against Hazardous Substances

Apr 4, 2016 | Lab Equipment, Spill Containment

Switches and electrical components are isolated from dirty airflow and away from any contamination.

February 2016 Product Spotlight: Equipment, Consumables, and Labware

Feb 2, 2016 | Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Chemistry Analyzers, Clinical Chemistry Test Kits, Controls, Eyewash & Showers, Quality Systems, Shakers, Stirrers & Tube Rollers

This month’s Product Spotlight features equipment, consumables, and labware from companies such as EKF Diagnostics, Olympus, Platinum Code, and Randox Laboratories.

Cabinet Supports Safe Storage of Corrosive Chemicals

Jan 18, 2016 | Lab Equipment, Spill Containment

To hold spills, the unit’s interior features a containment lip on the front bottom edge.

Fume Hoods Suited for Positioning over Sink, Benchtop Devices

Nov 10, 2015 | Lab Equipment, Spill Containment

The main filter can be chosen from 14 different types of carbon, which include specialty media for vapors of acids, formaldehyde, organics, mercury, and solvents.