Tuesday, June 30, 2009

If you think SAFETY is to expensive, try an accident!

Pretty somber statement don't you think?! Lets get you on the right track. You employ workers that need to be protected from their work environment. You may want to start by providing your employees with safety training specific to their working environment. Try the American Compliance Laboratory Safety Video Series. The series contains 12 video programs that are 15 to 20 minutes in length. The General Safety Training set includes a three-ring binder, a presenter’s guide, an employee quiz, scheduling forms, and training certificates. Each laboratory safety video tape program deals with a different subject. This Safety Video Series will Show both new employees and "seasoned veterans" the importance of safety in the laboratory as well as reviews the OSHA regulations and good safety practices that apply to laboratory environments.

Friday, June 26, 2009

PH Meter

If you work in a clinical lab, research lab, or perform water testing you will most likely use a ph meter at some point in your work. A ph meter is an electronic instrument designed to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Ph meters consists of a ph meter probe that is attached to meter that gives a digital readout of the ph. The ph probe measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution. In order to function properly every ph meter must be calibrated every day. Ph meter calibration involves the use of standard ph meter buffer solutions. These solutions are typically ph 4 and ph 10. Some ph meters are a combination conductivity ph meter. A conductivity meter mesures the electrical conductivity of a solution. A benchtop ph meter are practical for work inside the laboratory however a portable ph meter is required for work in the field. Beckman Coulter, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Mettler Toledo supply ph meters and their various accessories.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

"If the eye does not want to see, neither light nor glasses will help"

That is a German Proverb Quote. What I want to really introduce you to is the world of Safety Glasses. If you are in any type of an industry where safety is a concern for your vision then you will want to take the time to read the rest of this article. I can't imagine what it would be like not to be able to see. Sometimes, I close my eyes just to see if I could survive in a world without my vision. Afterward, I can very much appreciate the gift of eyesight that has been given to me. I would like to introduce you to a pair of safety eyeglasses that will fit your outdoor working environments. If you primarily work outside and need protection from the constant glare of the sun then you will want to look at a pair of Pyramex Solo Safety Glasses which are commonly used for outdoor applications. Pryamex Solo Safety Glasses offer protection from excessive glare, they provide 99% protection from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays, they are scratch resistant, and have 100% Polycarbonate lenses. Two special features of the Pryamex Solo Safety Glasses are one that they are Lightweight and economical, the temples are vented on this spectacle for your added comfort. Two, they are available in jumbo sizes for use over prescription glasses. Three, they exceed the ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity Impact Standards.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Stereomicroscopes

Stereomicroscopes and stereozoom microscopes can open up a whole new world of discovery for young and old alike. From your kitchen to your backyard to a local forest preserve, the microscopic world around you beckons. A few grains of salt or sugar viewed at 20x magnification may appear as a lunar landscape. A pine cone from the forest floor may contain a veritable "zoo" of living specimens. A small, compact battery powered field microscope in your back pack is an entry into a realm unrealized by the naked eye. Stereoscopic observation of common objects gives a three dimensional view of details that are normally invisible to all of us. Samples may be observed in daylight or augmented with additional illumination. For the more timid explorers, hand-held lenses are a more modest entry into magnified exploration. Loupes and magnifiers are available both plain and illuminated in a variety of powers, sizes and shapes. A feather, a butterfly wing or even a lowly earthworm offer an amazing insight into what we are made of and how we work!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Laboratory Glassware

Laboratory glassware refers to glassware used for experiments in biology and chemistry laboratories. Some of the characteristics of laboratory glassware that make it better than plastic are its strength and increased heat resistance. Laboratory glassware can be used for measuring chemicals, growing media, storing chemicals, preparing solutions, and in distillations. Laboratory glassware washing and laboratory glassware cleaning are essential for continued use of glassware. Some laboratory glassware suppliers make laboratory glassware washers. A laboratory glassware washer is designed specifically for laboratory glassware as it can include rinsing solutions specific to cleaning glassware. Laboratory glassware suppliers such as Kimble/Kontes, Nalge Nunc, and Labglass/Wilmad provide laboratory glassware and plasticware for a wide range of applications.