[Infographic] 5 Biosafety Cabinet Reminders

September 12, 2016 John Peters

We asked NIH National Biosafety and Biocontainment Fellows what are the most common mistakes made when working with a Biosafety Cabinet. Below is a combination of their responses put into an infographic.

Five Most Common Missed Reminders when Working in Your Biosafety Cabinet

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Helping educate laboratory professionals about the proper selection, use, and maintenance of capital equipment throughout their lifespan to maximize your results. John Peters is the Marketing Director at NuAire, Inc. with a BS in Marketing with over ten years of experience in the Biological, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical containment equipment industry. John works closely with product engineers, industry professionals, and global standards to translate product specifications and best practices into easy to understand content.
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