Lab Bench Standards

December 10, 2021 By Kewaunee International Group Comments are Off , , , ,

Laboratory Benches & Regulatory Standards

It’s hard to choose a laboratory bench to work on because it depends on many factors such as the type of expected workflow, number of personnel, ergonomics of the personnel and many more. It’s one reason why laboratory benches of various kinds have been made – to fit the need of the user. 

In this infographic, we discuss the laboratory benches and the standards they need to follow irrespective of where they are being placed. 

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Types Key pointers
Fixed Height Bench
  • These have a fixed height & are best used for places where there are few working personnel & similar workflow
  • Standing height is recommended to be at 36 inches
  • The knee space must be 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep
  • Shelving must have a 1 and half inch lip to prevent any injury or chemical corrosion
  • Lighting must be present with sockets running through the bench – to prevent accidents
  • Equipment must not be placed in a way that it blocks the knee space
  • Bench length must be 70 inches minimum
  • It must balance weight of at least 350 kg
  • Shelving & storage can be accounted for in the design
Adjustable Height Bench
  • Height is adjustable using electric or crank mechanisms
  • Multiple leg design options – “C” or “T” 
  • Standing height can range between 28 to 44 inches
  • Knee space must be 30 inches wide and 19 inches deep
  • Shelving must have a 1 and half inch lip to prevent any injury or chemical corrosion
  • If using floor mounted chase, 1 inch splash sill should be installed 
  • Lighting must be present but preferably not on the bench, rather externally
  • It must balance weight of at least 350 kg
  • Shelving & storage must only be accounted for if they can work with the movable parts

Source: LBNL Design Guidelines (2015)

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