Best Practices for a Healthy Building in the 21st Century
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3rd of Aug 2022 by
John Snow, a leader in medical hygiene, is best known for implementing a sewerage system in Great Britain in the mid-1800’s. What Snow did drastically reduced the number of infections caused by the...
5 days ago
Compare the pair. Different types of gloves required in the laboratory
Posted on the
10th of Feb 2022 by
Nobody considers exactly what gloves the scientists in the movies wear, but is a glove really just a glove? Short answer, no. Gloves are a staple part of PPE. They are predominantly used to protect...
6 months ago
How to reduce your plastic consumption and save money with pipette tips
Posted on the
8th of Feb 2022 by
From the academic labs, manufacturing, quality and research, pipette tips are one of the most versatile pieces of laboratory equipment. Pipette tips have their advantages, they are cheap, versatile,...
6 months ago
Common Problems in Cell Culture
Posted on the
20th of Jan 2022 by
Article published by: Deepthi Sathyajith, M.Pharm on news-medical.netCell culture is the process of isolating cells from an organism and growing them in a scientifically controlled environment....
7 months ago
All you need to know about HEPA filtration
Posted on the
18th of Oct 2021 by
HEPA filtration units are a buzz word right now, as the World Health Organisation makes recommendations for them in a post-pandemic world.
Despite common perceptions, indoor air quality can be even...
10 months ago
What is Happening with Pipette Tips?
Posted on the
14th of Jul 2021 by
Science – a very broad department of the world’s functioning and continuation, had a slap in the face through 2020. With no negative connotation on the performance of our scientific sectors,...
1 year ago
Vertical Integration – CSL Behring Leads an Australian First in Manufacturing
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6th of Apr 2021 by
Vertical Integration is an important message to any manufacturer – whether large or small one element manufacturing firms, facilities or personnel all desire is control. Particularly in the...
1 year ago
PPE – The Correct Procedures
Posted on the
30th of Mar 2021 by
PPE is perhaps the most important aspect of health and safety within the laboratory, whether it is viral research in containment laboratories or dissection in histology departments. Either way, the...
1 year ago
Ducted vs Recirculating Fume Hoods
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3rd of Mar 2021 by
A fume hood is a very common piece of equipment in any laboratory setting – most laboratories have one. A useful tool, fume hoods allow lab workers to conduct experiments or activities with...
1 year ago
Low Dead Space Syringes: Huge Advantages
Posted on the
1st of Mar 2021 by
Efficiency and high return on investment is an important factor in running a healthcare enterprise, particularly if it is in the public sector where healthcare relies on the extent of the investment....
1 year ago
The Many Benefits of Nitrile Gloves
Posted on the
1st of Mar 2021 by
Nitrile gloves have proven over time to be the most suitable and ultimately the best in most practices, notably in the healthcare sector. Why is that? We endeavour to find out.
What is Nitrile?...
1 year ago
Feature Product: SARS CoV-2 Antigen Test Kit
Posted on the
14th of Feb 2021 by
Westlab’s rapid lateral flow antigen test kit offers great benefit to the user as a fast, efficient, effective and convenient virus testing kit. The simplicity with which the kit is used and its...
2 years ago
SARS CoV-2 LAMP Testing: Efficiency, Accuracy and Reliability
Posted on the
6th of Feb 2021 by
As the SARS CoV-2 infection diminishes in its intensity and prevalence, governmental health departments stay at the ready in preparation to attack any outbreaks—be they localised or widespread. As...
2 years ago
What to Look For When Buying a Face Shield for Medical Professionals
Posted on the
27th of Jan 2021 by
Buying face shields and PPE amidst COVID-19 is a challenging task as there are many aspects that are important to consider and can be potentially overlooked due to demands and diversity of...
2 years ago
Tips for keeping your lab sanitised and COVID-free
Posted on the
26th of Jan 2021 by
Clean and sterile laboratory equipment is now paramount in protecting students and staff. At Westlab we’ve created some lab sanitisation guidelines, taking learnings from Australian lab...
2 years ago
Vital Criteria to Fulfil When Purchasing Hand Sanitisers
Posted on the
26th of Jan 2021 by
The current Covid-19 global health crisis has alerted us to the fact that regular hand washing and use of sanitisers is a critical component in the fight against the spread of viruses and infection....
2 years ago
All you need to know about N95 Respirators
Posted on the
25th of Jan 2021 by
The N95 respirator has fast become the face mask of choice for many Healthcare professionals and is widely considered to be the ultimate in protection against infectious aerosols.
But what is an N95...
2 years ago
5 key considerations when purchasing your PPE
Posted on the
19th of Jan 2021 by
Being probably one of the most crucial elements to the fight against COVID-19, PPE has become a product of unparalleled demand in the last 12 months. Key considerations have jumped out to us for...
2 years ago
Looking Back: The Changing Face of Manufacturing
Posted on the
17th of Jan 2021 by
You can probably guess what’s coming. “2020 was probably the most difficult year in history.” Yes, 2020 was unparalleled in its circumstances and the changes brought to the global economy. But...
2 years ago
Changes in Clinical Involvement in 2021
Posted on the
10th of Jan 2021 by
The world is seeing unparalleled changes in socio-economic interaction, chiefly catalysed by the onset of a global pandemic which continues to galvanise change. From shifts in working methods, to...
2 years ago
Today’s clinicians: expectations and experiences from suppliers
Posted on the
22nd of Dec 2020 by
Westlab have collaborated from a very healthy cross-section of clinicians, pathologists, doctors and specialists, and there are distinct themes to which their expectations and experiences align....
2 years ago
Knock-on Effects of COVID-19 on our Health System
Posted on the
20th of Dec 2020 by
As the COVID pandemic ebbs and flows after its initial tidal onslaught at the beginning of 2020, authorities and intellectuals alike are considering and speculating its ongoing impact. Particularly,...
2 years ago
Westlab AU – Automated local isolation gown manufacturing leading the way
Posted on the
17th of Dec 2020 by
The many benefits of local PPE manufacturing
In the current climate more than ever, consumers are looking for a secure and reliable supply chain that guarantees volume, quality and sustainability....
2 years ago
The Dangers of Fraudulent Products
Posted on the
16th of Dec 2020 by
The Concerns
Frequent collaboration with personnel of the health sector in procurement and supply positions is revealing a wide concern for fraudulent products, particularly from developing nations...
2 years ago