The nature of your lab's work relies on the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the results. While we can't do much to speed along some of the tests, there are ways to improve the efficiency of your lab. Your design and laboratory optimization can influence the how efficient its space is. The goal is to get as much as you can done, as accurately as possible as soon as you can. Anticipating obstacles and challenges is vital and these lab design ideas will help you improve its functions. These are a few ways that you can design a lab workspace that promotes both efficiency and accuracy to keep your business thriving.
If you want your lab to be efficient, you need it to be safe. If safety is an active element in your laboratory, your employees will intuitively follow safety protocols. When it comes to lab design, you can make several decisions that encompass safety and promote efficiency. For starters:
These safety design tips improve both efficiency and the space of your lab. Keeping designated areas for safety equipment by the entrance will promote workers using them. Wardrobe cabinets will keep clutter down in the workspace, as will the equipment storage. Lastly, keeping hazardous work areas away from the exit and entrance of the lab will ensure everyone a chance in case something goes wrong.
If your lab is dedicated to one type of work, then fixed equipment and storage is ideal. However, if you offer many services in your lab, you should focus on flexible solutions to your operations. You will also need a mixture of the two no matter what.
Fixed solutions refer to permanent fixtures used for lab processes that are commonly performed in your line of laboratory operations. Furthermore, equipment that is larger and heavier should be fixed. This should also be a rule of thumb for storage as well. Flexible solutions are those that allow you to move and store when not in use, customize your lab's layout, and provides a lot of potential storage.
One of the easiest ways to design your lab for efficiency is to have practical shelving and storage. The tools, chemicals, supplies, and equipment you use needs to be on hand, but stored out of the way. Wall-mounted shelves and cabinets can clear up floor space while still creating permanent storage for many supplies.
When you are designing your lab's workspace, think of efficiency. Think of storage, safety, and design. If you are struggling with laboratory optimization when it comes to creating a space that promotes efficiency, contact our lab consulting firm for more solutions today.
