[Histonet] New lab set up

[Bryan Llewellyn]

I have sectioned both standing and sitting, and much prefer sitting. 
However, due to back problems I found it necessary to have a stand built 
for the microtome so that when I was sctioning I reached slightly 
upwards rather than crouched over. This all but eliminated the strain on 
my back. The stand was basically a five sided box with an open front 
made from heavy plywood and sized to fit my requirements. The front was 
open and very useful for slides, pens, tissues and so on. I also used a 
heavy draughting chair which was higher than a normal chair. The 
combination worked very well for daily sectioning over a 20 year period.

Bryan Llewellyn


Vanessa Avalos via Histonet wrote:
> We will be setting up our lab on the 2nd floor in the next few months and since it's been a while since I have set up a new lab I am looking for any ideas you all have. Our lab is a small one that does derm/H&E only for our 3 locations.
> I have always stood to section, but am thinking of getting a higher chair and sitting. What do you all think of sitting vs standing, along with counter height suggestions? All input whether it pertains to our lab or not will be appreciated because I am sure there will be something I will forget.
> 
> Thanks!
> V. Avalos
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