19 May 2023
Anonymous Writer
Medan – FP USU: A seminar themed “Safety Awareness and Implementation of Using Laboratory Equipment with Biosafety Cabinet, Laminar Air Flow, and Fume Hood” was successfully held by PT. Esco Utama in the Meeting Room of the Faculty of Agriculture Main Building (Tuesday, May 16, 2023).
This seminar introduced the use, maintenance, and offered services and products related to diagnostic tools, life sciences technology, calibration, and equipment certification. These aspects are crucial for improving the quality of laboratories and human resources in the Faculty of Agriculture.
The seminar featured an expert speaker, Mr. Roy Sihaloho, a Sales Executive from PT. Esco Utama, who delivered the material interactively. The event was attended by the Vice Dean II, Mr. Ir. Revandy I.M. Damanik, M.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., along with laboratory heads, technicians, and laboratory assistants from the Faculty of Agriculture.
During the seminar, it was explained that air sterilization tools in laboratories can be categorized into two types: Laminar Air Flow (LAF) and Biosafety Cabinet (BSC). The distinction lies in the materials being studied: LAF is used for simpler (non-pathogenic) materials, while BSC is designed for more infectious (pathogenic) materials.
Additionally, the seminar covered fume hoods, which are devices used to handle or transfer volatile and hazardous chemicals, allowing the gases produced to be safely expelled through an overhead ventilation system. A fume hood serves as a workspace for analyzing chemicals but is not designed for chemical storage, contrary to its common use in laboratories today.
It is hoped that this seminar will lead to better facilities and certifications for laboratories in the Faculty of Agriculture, enabling them to achieve the SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2008 standard.
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