Biosafety Cabinet Ergonomic Tips

Scientists typically spend extensive hours at their biosafety cabinets (BSCs), emphasizing the need for ergonomic practices to avoid strain and repetitive motion injuries. Our infographic provides essential tips to enhance comfort and efficiency within a BSC. It includes advice on maintaining a low head tilt of 30° or less to prevent neck strain, using elevated pads to rest elbows or forearms while ensuring the front air grill remains unblocked, and organizing the workspace from clean to dirty to minimize unnecessary movements. Strategies such as maintaining wrists in line with forearms, sitting upright at a 90° angle, taking regular breaks for stretching, and keeping upper arms and shoulders relaxed are also covered. Additionally, the infographic suggests incorporating ergonomic accessories to support correct posture further and reduce fatigue. This guide is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their workspace ergonomics in laboratory settings.