Every scientist begins with a simple step in sectors like school. The potential to become a scientist in this era is wide open, allowing students to solve problems and develop a true understanding of science through practical exercises rather than simply reading textbooks.
But what does make laboratories good? Is it the environment? Safety? the furniture? Or facilities? The answer is all of them are.
When it comes to furniture, it’s a crucial part of the process to make your students feel safe and secure. Through the furniture, we can see how secure, safety, and durability the lab is. So how can we choose the right laboratory furniture, especially at school?
School laboratories are one of the favorite places for students. They are intended mainly for education and experimentation, frequently with students who are still learning safety procedures, in contrast to industrial labs. Thus, school lab furniture needs to strike a balance between three essential components:
- Safety: resistant from spills, fire, corrosion, rounded edge table, and make sure the surface of the table is stable
- Functionality: Easy for teachers to have a monitor on their students
- Durability: Furniture should be able to endure years of use without losing its main quality
How to choose the right furniture?
The first thing you must do is to consider some of these:
- Asses your needs: How many students will be on the lab and is the lab for teaching or experiments
- Choose the right materials: Make sure the materials are convenient and safe for students. What are they? Top Table: There are 2 common options, Phenolic resin and Epoxy resin, Structure: A precise process and through chemical fluid, with 1.2 millimeters of metal for the structure, Painting Methode: Powder coating painting Methode for the long-lasting paint
- The layouts: Make sure the students work in ergonomics position and there’s enough space for teachers and students
- Prioritize safety standards: Make sure furniture complies with local and international standards (such as OSHA, SNI, or equivalent).
- Use the trusted furniture supplier/manufacturer: choose a reliable partner that will help guarantee that your lab satisfies safety and educational requirements.
Which furniture supplier that you have to choose?
If your school intends to create or expand a science laboratory, don’t let furniture selection be an afterthought. The appropriate decision will make your lab safer, more efficient, and more inspiring for students.
PT Karya Nadiso Utama has over 25 years of expertise designing and constructing laboratory furniture for schools and colleges throughout Indonesia.
Contact our team now for an expert consultation, and together we can design a laboratory in which students can study science securely and confidently.