Avoiding Decontamination When Packing

When you consider the potential consequences of contamination, accidental spillage or breakage both from an internal and external perspective, the importance of sensitive and professional lab equipment move management becomes clear. The first and perhaps most important step is careful provision and management during the packaging stages, ensuring that goods of a hazardous, delicate or significant nature are safely and securely transported without the risk of decontamination.

Why is decontamination avoidance important?

Decontamination is an important aspect for consideration when transporting lab equipment. From a professional perspective, contamination must be avoided to ensure that important research and key activities and projects are not compromised, disrupted or destroyed. On a wider scale, bio-hazardous substances and dangerous goods must be safely and securely handled to avoid accidents, spillages or contamination with potentially disastrous consequences. For these reasons packing lab equipment with the specific qualities and requirements of each item in mind is crucial.

Packaging lab equipment safely, securely and sensibly

Specialist items simply cannot be safely handled and transported without the correct packaging in place. At Johnsons we invest in the proper equipment and packaging solutions required to safely transport a wide range of specialist items – from medical supplies, foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals to scientific lab equipment. Selecting and sourcing approved packaging is an important and at time complex task. UN-approved packaging must have the ability to perform fully and optimally in several ways at all times throughout the process. In addition to supplying suitable packaging for removals we also conduct a full service from taking inventory and labelling to lifting and transportation to ensure that any dangerous, hazardous or sensitive materials are safely relocated in full compliance under any applicable regulations.

Working with specialists is key when packaging lab equipment and relocating

Trained professionals will be able to instantly assess your situation and requirements, and make appropriate provisions accordingly. They’ll also be up to date on the latest regulations and requirements of packaging lab equipment. This massively minimises any risk posed to your operations or the public and the possibility of financial loss caused by miscommunication or poor planning. At Johnsons we have dedicated Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors to provide specialist assistance on hazardous or PPE matters.

Relocating science laboratory equipment or medical lab equipment in the near future? Our laboratory equipment service is fully comprehensive, with audits, management and relocations carried out by qualified professionals. Get in touch today to learn more about our approach and accreditations.