We’ve worked side-by-side with phlebotomists since 1993, creating solutions to solve their workplace challenges. In fact, our first product was the Tube Jockey. It solves a fundamental question phlebotomists ask themselves every day, “Where do I put my blood tubes when I’m drawing my patients?” Since then, our philosophy has been simple, if there’s a …
To kick off our celebration, we’re launching our new CafePress Store. Now you’ll have t-shirts, mugs, and more to choose from all year round. Be sure to check out our 2013 Lab Week design and all the gifts now available, including t-shirts, hoodies, and more! Happy Lab Week to All of You! We’re proud to be a …
In the clinical laboratory, your work requires repetition in order to get accurate test results and to ensure patient safety. So how do you avoid repetitive stress injury when most of your job is repetitive work?By following these tips and having the right tools for the job. Being Organized Means Being ErgonomicTo help prevent overexertion …
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Sitting at work to do your job doesn’t mean you’re resting on your laurels. Working for prolonged periods at a computer, microscope, or microtome is deceiving. While you think this is low-impact, uninterrupted hours of computer work, microscopy, and biopsy slicing, actually exposes small muscles and tendons to excessive activation. With some simple, inexpensive principles, …
If You Sit at Work for More Than 4 Hours, You Need to Read This Read More »
Whether you’re just starting an ergonomics program or re-evaluating an existing one, make sure you have these five employee-friendly items. 1. Anti-Fatigue MatsAnti-fatigue mats are the foundation of any good ergonomics program because they can help prevent pain and fatigue in the feet, legs, back, neck, and shoulders. A good anti-fatigue mat will have beveled …
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Workplace Injuries HurtRepetitive stress injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, cumulative injuries. No matter what you call them, these types of workplace injuries hurt you and they can hurt your healthcare facility’s productivity, morale, reputation, and bottom line. Good Ergonomics is Good Economics A good ergonomics program yields more benefits than it costs because it can help: Improve …
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So you’re thinking of implementing a 5S Lean process strategy in your healthcare facility. Smart move, because hospitals today face the dilemma of providing continued levels of service quality and patient safety & security at lesser costs. The five steps of 5S Lean -– Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain -– are a proven …
Gloves are a critical component of barrier protection for every healthcare professional. Your health and safety, and that of your patients, deserves time spent re-assessing this important part of your everyday tasks. Here are some key characteristics to review. You Get What You Pay For Why should you care about the specs of your gloves? …
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Would you like to learn about new products for the clinical lab? See product demonstrations of some of our most popular products? Learn tips and tricks for organizing your lab or work environment? Then be sure to visit MarketLab’s YouTube channel. Each week we post a new video showcasing the newest clinical lab and healthcare …
Safety Considerations for Blood Specimen Transport Outside Your Facility Rules of Transport for All Specimens The primary receptacle must be leak-proof and not contain more than 500 mL or grams. There must be absorbent material placed between the primary receptacle and the secondary packaging sufficient to absorb the entire contents of all primary containers …
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