The controllability of unforeseen events and their prevention under the extended circumstance of the mutual influence of workplaces, especially with flexible use, presents laboratory managers and occupational health and safety officers with new tasks. Laboratory staff must have the training and professional development to meet these requirements.
Hazardous substances are commonly used in laboratories. Their correct safekeeping is a complex issue. According to TRGS 500, hazardous substances can only be kept in certain areas and in certain quantities. This is where the SmartRack® comes in, offering special modules for the safe holding of hazardous substances. Height-adjustable slotted rails and the option of locking in accordance with the requirements of DIN EN 14056-2003 for flexible holders ensure safe storage. The flexible design of the SmartRack® also allows for custom positioning to meet the ergonomic requirements of people of different heights. This ensures that hazardous substances can be handled in a safe and compliant manner.
The SmartRack® meets the requirements of the DIN standard by allowing deliberate mechanical locking. By placing the individual modules in height-adjustable slotted rails, the SmartRack® ensures the safe keeping of consumables in the laboratory, including hazardous substances. This minimises the risk of misuse or improper handling of hazardous substances, as required by TRGS 500.
For example, specifications regarding the height of workstations must be observed, especially with the increasing digitalisation of the laboratory, which increasingly involves using displays. The laboratory benches’ measurements depend on the activity type and range from 720 mm for seated activities to 900 mm for standing activities. Of course, height-adjustable tables offer improved ergonomics when adapting to different body sizes.