When it comes to dressing properly for a cleanroom, there will be a checklist of cleanroom apparel, most of which is available from Medco Supplies, that you will need to wear. You will also need the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for the kind of work you will be doing. Your cleanroom garment choices will depend on the ISO class of your workspace. But aside from these obvious standards, there are clothing and accessory choices you need to be c...
It’s easy to think of personal protective equipment (PPE) wearables when you’re evaluating your cleanroom. Suiting up with full coverings is standard operating procedure. But what might not be as noticeable is contamination introduced by writing materials. Pens, paper and clipboards are capable of shedding fuzz, lint and paper particles as well as transferring chemicals, biological agents and pathogens.
For these reasons, it’s important to have the righ...
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is notorious for causing heat stress. When you're suited up, your body quickly overheats. Being alert to how you are feeling and how your coworkers are doing is the first step in preventing serious heat related illness. Learn the signs of heat illness so you know what to do.
Your lab does not have to be a "Cleanroom" in order to take advantage of the superior sanitation that Medco Cleanroom Supplies can provide. Here's one idea you may not have thought of.
