Most lab managers would agree: maintaining a lab or cleanroom is a balancing act. Labs of any kind – whether medical, biological or pharmaceutical – require constant oversight to ensure they function safely and efficiently. One of the most integral ways to ensure safety, accuracy and functionality is with lab equipment certification. Lab certification services … Read more
SEPS is synonymous with safety, quality and exceptional service within the scientific community for a reason. We maintain a steadfast passion for sharing our expertise throughout these industries with expert, unbeatable services for which we receive formal recognition. By providing these services to labs across the New York Tri-State area, we contribute to the efficiency, … Read more
All businesses need to take employee safety into consideration, now more than ever before. With the lingering concerns over COVID-19, worker health is currently of paramount importance, regardless of industry. However, as all lab managers know, scientific agencies can be especially hazardous, even under normal circumstances. Therefore, in any lab setting, safety is a central … Read more
In a scientific lab, mistakes can happen. Most people are well-intentioned and take precautions (such as equipment calibration and certification) to avoid them. However, even the most careful scientist may make a mistake sometimes. Fume hoods are an important piece of safety equipment in any laboratory because they remove fumes from experiments or other hazardous … Read more
Originally published on March 11, 2020, this post has been updated for relevancy and accuracy. Decommissioning a laboratory in New York is not a simple task, despite what many may assume. Disposing of or moving scientific lab equipment requires specialized technical knowledge and careful planning. Laboratories contain a wide array of sensitive instruments, hazardous chemicals, … Read more
Table of Contents Understanding Cleanroom Testing Cleanroom Certification in New York Certification Professional Management Program Cleanrooms play a critical role in the labs and professions that rely on them. Industries such as life sciences, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing require highly controlled environments to refine products and conduct research without contamination. Airborne particles, dust, and … Read more
In laboratories across the tri-state area, fume hoods serve as the first line of defense against exposure to hazardous vapors and chemicals. Whether you’re operating in a hospital, research facility, university lab, or private biotech company, proper fume hood performance is non-negotiable. That’s where ASHRAE-110 Fume Hood Testing and Certification—performed by SEPS—comes in. At SEPS … Read more
Within several scientific industries, workers must conduct research or manufacture in extremely clean, sanitary environments. Cleanrooms are the solution to this particular need. And, in critical environments, the cleanliness relies heavily on airflow. Creating and maintaining the perfect cleanroom is no easy task. They must adhere to high, rigid standards, specifically the FDA’s. In addition, every … Read more
These days, cleanliness is more important than ever. The world continues to grapple with a pandemic. At SEPS, helping labs stay clean and sterile has been part of our mission for many years. Often, lab workers must handle some pretty dangerous organisms. This is especially true in labs with biological safety (or “biosafety”) lab ratings. … Read more
In our previous two posts, we explored biosafety levels (BSL) 1 & 2. Labs that handle hazardous biological materials are each given biosafety ratings. These numbers, ranging from 1 to 4, indicate both the danger of the materials within and the precautions that must be taken by personnel. The higher the number, the more dangerous … Read more