Laboratory equipment

These guidelines were developed to reduce the risks associated with the use of gloveboxes on the EPFL campuses and to help students and staff maintain their equipment.

When working with microorganisms, care must be taken to protect:the user against infectionsthe environment from contaminationA biosafety cabinet meets both these criteria, as it is a physical barrier consisting of an airflow to protect the user from aerosols, and a glass screen to protect the user from spills and splashes.As they often look alike, it (…)

Did you know that the new SN 441011 standard for plugs and sockets with IP protection came into force on March 1, 2022 ?Extension cords and reels that comply with the new IP55 standard now offer effective protection against dust and splashing water, regardless of the angle at which they are projected and whether they (…)