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Improving Performance of Micro-volume Pipetting
Any experienced pipetter knows that when pipetting, the smaller the dispense volume, the harder it is to achieve accurate and consistent results. Pipetting volumes below 2.0 µL can be frustratingly difficult; the smallest drop left behind, the slightest movement, or the quality of the individual tip can cause poor results. A pipette that fails calibration for one technician, may pass for another. Not all variables can be easily controlled, but here are some techniques and tips that can help improve performance!
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a major national problem costing the economy – by conservative estimates – over $50 billion every year, according to OSHA and confirmed by a recent report by the National Academy of Sciences1 . For those who work in laboratories, the number one cause for work-related MSDs is the use of pipettes. By increasing your awareness of the causative factors for injuries and muscle stress, and adopting ergonomically-correct practices, the risk of injury can be greatly diminished. As a service of our professional community, we are pleased…
Best Practices for Workstation Organization
Ergonomists have suggested that everyone work within a so-called “comfort zone”. This is a semi-circle that your arms make as you reach out. Things that you use on a regular basis should ideally be within easy reach with your full arm. Things that you use frequently and repetitively should be within easy reach of your forearms. Much of the time, problems with reach are simply matters of rearranging your work area and moving things closer to you. Often it is a matter of habit — you are unaware that you…
Force, Exertion and Repetition
Force, simply defined, is the energy required to accomplish a task. Exertion, on the other hand, is the effort the individual needs to expend to accomplish the task. Although the force needed for a task may remain constant, exertion can vary based upon several factors such as posture (positioning of the body while performing a task), repetition (the number of sequential times the task needs to be performed) , and the environment in which a task is performed (such as in a hood or other protected area). For example, the…
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