Microscope
This is the best way to work with a microscope:
- Place the microscope close.
- Eyepiece at eye level.
- Free legroom, good sitting, feet supported.
- Forearms supported (not on sharp edges).
- Neutral joint positions, possibly extend the handles with rubber rings.
- Neutral neck and back position, back supported.
- Alternate with other activities.
- Good eye care.
- Possibly video projection.
- Possibly motorized microscopes.
This video shows you how to work best with the microscope.
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Pipetting
Here's the best way to pipet:
- Preferably sit down.
- Sit upright with good back and foot support.
- Upper arms along the body, avoid lifting arms for a long time.
- Keep materials that you use a lot within reach.
- Let the forearms rest as much as possible, not on sharp edges.
- Relax the shoulders as much as possible.
- Avoid bending the wrist.
- Use low trays for used points.
- Using pipettes with a good grip, light in weight, and doesn't require a lot of force.
- Pipettes well maintained.
- Use an electronic pipette whenever possible and convenient.
These videos show the best way to pipet and with which type of pipette.
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Fume hood, sterile cabinet and safety cabinet
This is the best way to work with a fume hood, sterile cabinet and safety cabinet:
- Upper arms along the body.
- Legroom under the cabinet when sitting, foot room when standing.
- Remove excess material from the cabinet.
- Material within reach.
- Possibly saddle stool.
- Possibly turntable for storage.
- Possibly movable armrest.
Watch the video below to see how you can prevent physical complaints when working with fume hoods, sterile cabinets and biological safety cabinets.