Safes and armoured cabinets are not just for storing valuable items and protecting against break-ins. Special chemical cupboards protect against access to dangerous or flammable substances which could cause harm to unauthorised persons. Specially constructed cupboards for hazardous goods are not only used in production facilities. They are also indispensable in hospitals, pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies.
How does a chemical cupboard protect its contents?
The special design of the reagent cabinet provides complete protection for the hazardous substances stored. For example, you can store the following in a certified safe
● corrosive and flammable substances,
● poisons,
● explosives and hazardous materials,
● medicines,
● expensive instruments.
The wide range of uses for the cabinet makes it suitable for many industries. The reagent safe is ventilated. The appropriate fire resistance class means that you can keep flammable items in there. The interior is made of safe, non-flammable materials.
The reagent cabinets also have protection against moisture. Items left inside will not spoil or be damaged. The construction of the safe is airtight, robust and prevents substances from leaking from inside.
Remember that a hazardous chemical can be accidentally taken out of an ordinary cupboard by absent-minded employees and cause an accident. Safes for hazardous goods provide effective protection against unauthorised access. Protect your employees – don't let them have access to chemicals and buy a reagent cabinet.
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Cabinet for medical reagents and medicines
Storing medicines and medical reagents involves a great deal of responsibility. Expired substances, which have already lost their properties, need to be protected. The solution to ensure safety when storing medical reagents is a special cabinet for medicines.
The Regulation of the Minister of Health specifies that medicines and medical materials must be effectively secured and stored in a safe manner, preventing access by unauthorised persons. A cabinet for medical reagents should also protect the drugs from spoilage and guarantee high product quality.
A certified medical reagent and drug cabinet protects the deposited items from temperature fluctuations, UV rays and moisture. A thermostat and air conditioning can also be installed in the medicine cabinet. Special shelves and drawers allow convenient access to medicines.
How to store dangerous goods?
The Regulation of the Minister of Justice on the storage rules for explosive and dangerous goods does not clearly specify how and where certain products may be stored. It is only described that dangerous substances should be stored in places that ensure safety and do not pose a threat to people. The storage of substances and objects should take into account their specific properties.
If your company produces hazardous, flammable or explosive substances, it is your responsibility to ensure that these are properly secured. A safe for hazardous materials will ensure effective storage. You can be held criminally liable for incorrect storage and putting people at risk.
Which model of reagent cabinet to choose?
The choice of model of reagent cabinet is closely related to the industry you operate in. A different type of cabinet will be suitable for a pharmacist, and another for those storing lithium batteries. It is important that you choose the right size of cabinet to suit your needs.
You can retrofit a wardrobe. If you want to store small items, then order a cabinet with many drawers. Take into account that a safety cabinet for reagents is much heavier than an ordinary piece of wooden furniture. It can weigh up to several hundred kilograms. The floor on which it stands must be able to support it.
Cabinets for hazardous substances such as lithium batteries must have reinforced shelves. Several batteries placed next to each other can weigh up to several dozen kilograms. It is worth choosing a model with earthing, which is a safeguard in the event of the battery exploding. The door can be fitted with a self-closing device which will automatically close in the event of a fire.
When choosing a reagent cupboard, consider safety above all else. People's lives and health could depend on you. It is worth opting for a proven product.
See also: Storage of hazardous materials: chemical cabinets and safes
