Proper posture is the most important element in establishing good ergonomic work practices. During repetitive tasks such as pipetting, maintaining body positions that provide a maximum of strength with the least amount of muscular stress is important to minimize the risk of injury. A number of common pipetting techniques have been identified as potentially hazardous […]
RSI and YOU: Is your science career at risk from pipetting?
VIEW RSI AND YOU POSTER The pipetting problem When thinking about ergonomic and pain issues in the lab, is there anything more relevant than pipetting problems, particularly for those labs invested heavily in manual liquid handling and cell culture? Simply put, repetitive motion and hand strain are serious issues. In addition to risk of RSI, […]
VistaLab wins GOLD Seal of Quality for multiple positive reviews
VistaLab’s MLA Single Channel Pipettes have won a Gold Seal of Quality in recognition of outstanding feedback received from scientists globally. Seals of Quality recognize the top 0.1% of products that consistently get the highest customer review ratings on leading laboratory technology website SelectScience® and are designed to help scientists worldwide see at a glance […]
Ergonomics + Durability = Ovation ‘M’
As one of the most frequently used tools in the lab, pipettes are often exposed to a wide range of corrosive chemicals, as well as normal wear and tear from repeated use. The materials used in the construction of the Ovation M (Mechanical) pipette were specifically chosen to withstand the harshest lab conditions and to […]
Where There Is Wobble, There Is Drip
How many times do you find yourself struggling to force your serological pipet into the pipet controller to avoid dripping? How much do you have to push and push in your pipets in an attempt to gain maximum stability and control so you’re not wobbling around, dripping, wasting media and reagents, with potential for contamination […]