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8th October 2020
The Project
In January 2020, Johnsons undertook the planning and relocation of Croda’s laboratory relocation from Ditton in Cheshire. Our ADR trained team use a number of pieces of relocation equipment to safely and carefully relocate all laboratory items/equipment (scissor lifting tables/pallet trucks/non-slip wheeled sack trucks and skates). Special shock and tilt monitors were used on the delicate/high-value items that we packed and relocated to ensure that they can be checked at the delivery end, with an auditable trail to confirm that careful, safe and correct handling techniques have been used.
Scope of Services
Testimonial
“Could you please say a big thank you to the whole relocation team. It went really well, smoothly, with no major problems, so I’m very happy with the whole process.”
Relocation of Level 1 and 2 Freezer Contents and -80 Freezer
To support the integrity of the biohazard level 1 & 2 freezer contents, we supplied UN compliant/standard thermal shippers with dry ice/gel packs.
For the relocation of the -80 freezer, we supplied a 185-litre capacity TC10 thermal-shipper. The TC10 is a high-quality Thermal Control Unit made with polystyrene and fibreboard and has been specially designed to relocate frozen material with dry ice being used as a coolant. The TC10 has a dry ice loss rate of 457.5 grams per hour (based on an average outside temperature of 30 degrees) so ensured that any -80 freezer contents that were being transported would have sufficient coolant to cover the relocation requirement with an adequate amount of contingency time being incorporated.
In addition to the physical transportation of the freezer, it provided an extra level of contingency should the -80 freezer have had any issues and didn’t power upon arrival at the new address.
Move Management
One of our leading Laboratory Move Manages was assigned to undertake this project, completing all the necessary planning tasks, ensuring all aspect of the project were planned and completed safely and correctly. Prior to the relocation, he attended site and undertook a number of measures to ensure the live move day ran effectively: