[Histonet] Re: Newly designed Labs

Tue Jan 20 17:14:17 CST 2004

We moved into a new lab about a year ago. It's great. You should see the
views we have - we're on the ship canal in Seattle. Lovely.
But, back to ideas. Not only do you need enough electrical outlets, but be
sure that you have enough circuits. We have a lot of microwaves,
steamers,ect... Going at once & we have blown circuits. We have adjustable
lab benches  the height adjusts & the shelving can change. I really like
this feature, very adaptable. One thing we added at the end of one bench was
a series of cubby holes that hold slide pallets to organize everyone¹s
projects. I¹ll try to think of more ideas. Sorry, I can¹t ship you the view.

Patti Loykasek
PhenoPath Laboratories
Seattle, WA> 

A few comments
> It is some time since I helped to design a laboratory but I believe that
> the most important theme to keep in mind is flexibility. To this end the
> use of cantilever benches that allow cupboard units to be placed where
> you want is an ideal approach. This allows flexibility if the needs of
> the laboratory changes, as the type of cupboard units can be changed if
> the functions change. It also allows cupboard units to be removed if
> seating spaces are required.
> I think someone already mentioned the lack of electric outlets. Extra
> outlets should be available on walls even if there does not seem to be a
> need at this time. In addition to have some different electric outlets
> as regards 220 volts etc.
> Emergency outlets on a circuit fed by a separate generator would seem to
> be a must when tissues are being processed.
> Blocked in water also. It is much cheaper to have the basic electric and
> plumbing in place for future needs than to have  new lines added at a
> later date.
> Barry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Starkus,
> Laurie
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:52 AM
> To: 'Cheasty, Sandra'; Linda Jenkins; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Newly designed Labs
> 
> 
> Sandra makes an excellent point here.  I'm currently working in a Mohs
> lab that was just designed three years ago.  Because no one thought to
> ask me (the only tech working here), no one considered that a cryostat
> generates a LOT of heat as it cools.  Consequently, we are running a
> room air conditioner 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
> Yes, it was -10 outside this past week, and we are running an air
> conditioner.  And, you still can't close the door or the air conditioner
> can't keep up.
> 
> Also, they forgot to include room for the explosives cabinet (for
> ethanol) and our microscope is behind the door.  So, when someone is
> using the microscope, the door isn't all the way open.  Our surgeon
> sometimes gets hit in the butt with the door as people try to get into
> the lab.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cheasty, Sandra [mailto:SCheasty <@t> ahs.llumc.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 11:39 AM
> To: Linda Jenkins; histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: RE: [Histonet] Re: Newly designed Labs
> 
> 
> Frank,
> The biggest mistakes I've seen in designing labs or Information
> Systems is not including the end-user's input.  Often the pathologists
> will have the last say, but they are not the ones who are processing the
> specimens from start to finish. You can avoid a lot of expensive changes
> after the fact, (and a lot of hurt feelings from staff) by having an
> avenue for staff to give input and keeping everyone aware of how things
> are proceeding.  Whether the ideas are good and used, or not-so-good and
> discarded, I have found it worthwhile to include input from everyone.
> Also, if you have access to Microsoft Visio, (sort of a simple
> CAD software program) you can lay out the space easily and throw in
> counters and sinks and fume hoods and desks and re-arrange them in
> endless ways to give you ideas.
> 
> Sandy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:     histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu]  On Behalf Of Linda
> Jenkins
> Sent:    Tuesday, January 20, 2004 08:25
> To:    histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject:    [Histonet] Re: Newly designed Labs
> 
> Hi, Frank,
>        Based on my previous experience with designing a new lab, the
> one 
> thing we didn't check on was the location of the critical power
> outlets.  The electrical people put in the correct number BUT they put
> them 
> all on one wall.  Also, we needed at least one - two more sinks.
>        Have fun planning!
>        Linda
> 
> Linda Jenkins, HT
> Clemson University
> Dept. of Bioengineering
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