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What is a Laboratory ?

A Laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Laboratory services are provided in a variety of settings.

The laboratory provides a wide range of services for medical practitioners and researchers who need to conduct clinical or investigational studies to improve a product, patient care, or advance specialized knowledge. The laboratory serves as an environment that allows people to work together toward common goals with minimal distractions. The core values of this organization are based on a commitment to excellence in service delivery and the pursuit of knowledge through careful observation of the natural world.

We all have seen the labs in our school, which helped many of us enhance our learning in understanding the theoretical concepts of science taught in classrooms.

Laboratories are spread worldwide for different uses, whether it’s a School, a University, a Hospital, a Diagnostic Centre, A Medicine Manufacturer, or a Space Research Centre.

Type Of laboratories In Schools & Universities

Physics Lab
Chemistry Lab

Biology Lab
Computer Lab

Type Of laboratories In an Organization According to the Needs

Analytical and Quality Laboratories
Biosafety Laboratories
Clinical and Medical Laboratories
Incubator Laboratories

Production Laboratories
Research & Development (R&D) Laboratories
Cleanroom Laboratories

Different Types of Labs in Medical Laboratories

Microbiology Lab
Virology Lab
Parasitology Lab
Toxicology Lab
Hematology Lab
Clinical Biochemistry

Urinalysis Lab
Molecular Diagnostic Lab
Cytogenetic Lab
Immunology Lab
Histopathology Lab

Different Types of People working in a laboratory

Lab Technician
Lab Assistant
Lab Manager
Lab Director
Pathologist

Clinical Biochemist
Laboratory Scientist
Research Scientist
DNA Analyst
Chemistry Technician and many more.

Basic Safety Rules to be followed in Laboratory

Basic safety rules for laboratory conduct should be observed whenever working in a laboratory. Many of the most common safety rules are listed below.
Know the locations of laboratory safety showers, eye wash stations, and fire extinguishers. The safety equipment may be located in the hallway near the laboratory entrance.
Know emergency exit routes.
Avoid skin and eye contact with all chemicals.
Minimize all chemical exposures.
No horseplay will be tolerated.
Assume that all chemicals of unknown toxicity are highly toxic.
Post warning signs when unusual hazards, hazardous materials, hazardous equipment, or other special conditions are present.
Avoid distracting or startling persons working in the laboratory.
Use equipment only for its designated purpose.
Combine reagents in their appropriate order, such as adding acid to water.
Avoid adding solids to hot liquids.
All laboratory personnel should emphasize safety and chemical hygiene at all times.
Never leave containers of chemicals open.
All containers must have appropriate labels. Unlabeled chemicals should never be used.
Do not taste or intentionally sniff chemicals.
Never consume and/or store food or beverages or apply cosmetics in areas where hazardous chemicals are used or stored.
Do not use mouth suction for pipetting or starting a siphon.
Wash exposed areas of the skin before leaving the laboratory.
Long hair and loose clothing must be pulled back and secured from entanglement or potential capture.
No contact lenses should be worn around hazardous chemicals – even when wearing safety glasses.
Laboratory safety glasses or goggles should be worn in any area where chemicals are used or stored. They should also be worn whenever there is a chance of splashes or particulates entering the eye. Closed-toe shoes will be worn at all times in the laboratory. Perforated shoes or sandals are not appropriate.
Determine the potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions before beginning any work.
Procedures should be developed that minimize the formation and dispersion of aerosols.
If an unknown chemical is produced in the laboratory, the material should be considered hazardous.
Do not pour chemicals down drains. Do NOT utilize the sewer for chemical waste disposal.
Keep all sink traps (including cup sink traps and floor drains) filled with water by running water down the drain at least monthly.
Do not utilize fume hoods for evaporations and disposal of volatile solvents.
Perform work with hazardous chemicals in a properly working fume hood to reduce potential exposures.
Avoid working alone in a building. Do not work alone in a laboratory if the procedures are hazardous.
The PEL and the Threshold Limit Values (TLV) will be observed in all areas. If exposure above a PEL/TLV is suspected of an ongoing process, please get in touch with EHS immediately.
Laboratory employees should have access to a chemical inventory list, applicable SDSs, Department Laboratory Safety Manual, and relevant SOPs.
Access to laboratories and support areas, such as stockrooms, specialized laboratories, etc., should be limited to approved personnel only.
All equipment should be regularly inspected for wear or deterioration.
Equipment should be maintained according to the manufacturer’s requirements and records of certification, maintenance, or repairs should be maintained for the life of the equipment.
Designated and well-marked waste storage locations are necessary.
No cell phone or earphone usage in the active portion of the laboratories or during experimental operations.
Clothing made of synthetic fibers should not be worn while working with flammable liquids or when a fire hazard is present, as these materials tend to melt and stick to exposed skin.
Laboratory coats should not be stored in offices or break rooms as this spreads contaminates to other areas.
Computers and instrumentation should be labeled to indicate whether gloves should be worn. Inconsistent glove use around keyboards/keypads is a source of potential contamination.
Avoid wearing jewelry in the lab, as this can pose multiple safety hazards.
Each Laboratory has a Different type of Standard Working Procedure (SOP) & Safety Manual as per their application.
Different types of laboratory work training are scheduled in a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis to improve the Safety in Laboratory.
At Brinda Pharma Technologies, we aim to build an industry-standard, safest, and most efficient laboratory in the country. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support possible. We understand that each client has unique needs and we strive to do everything possible to meet those needs.