Protect Yourself From Repetitive Strain Injury in the Laboratory

Due to the repetitive nature of the task and the forces involved, pipetting can be potentially hazardous for those scientists who rely on it heavily in their daily tasks. The risks of repetitive strain injury in the laboratory have been well documented and are a Health and Safety concern for many laboratory workers.

As an expert in manual liquid handling, Anachem offers support to minimse these risks. As well as various products that reduce pipetting forces and make the process more comfortable we can provide extensive advice on correct pipetting practices.

The following literature provides detailed information on the subject. We throughly recommend our 'Good Pipetting Practice Guide'. This is also available in poster format for your wall on request.

Anachem Good Pipetting Practice

Laboratory Ergonomics What You Need To Know

Prevent RSI With Good Pipetting Technique

Smart Pipetting Using Ergonomics to Prevent RSI

Products that Help Reduce RSI

RAININ Pipet-Lite Pipette

RAININ Pipet-Lite™ is a light but robust, ergonomic Rainin Pipet-Lite Pipette pipette that is far more comfortable to use than traditional pipettes.

Magnetic Assist™ enables the use of lighter springs and low-drag seals for reduced thumb force. Its ergonomic handle with finger-hook allows you to use a lighter grip when pipetting and rest between cycles.

A soft silicone shock absorber in the tip ejection mechanism reduces thumb impact on tip ejection.

Choose from the traditional Pipet-Lite models with a universal tip fit, or, for extra protection against RSI, opt for LTS™ (Lite Touch Tip Ejection System) models for a further reduction in tip ejection forces.

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Rainin LTS Pipettes

Rainin Lite Touch™ Tip Ejection System (LTS) pipettes have a unique cylindrical tip holder and use specific LTS tips.

The force required to load and eject tips is greatly reduced from this design and helps prevent repetitive strain injury.

Combining this with electronic pipettes is an excellent ergonomic pipetting solution.

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Anachem supplies the full range of Rainin Electronic and Multichannel LTS Pipettes