{"id":4366,"date":"2016-04-29T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=4366"},"modified":"2018-08-14T16:43:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T22:43:30","slug":"pc-setting-lab-scenarios-success-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/4366\/pc-setting-lab-scenarios-success-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up a Lab \u2013 Scenarios for Success, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SettingUpALab02\"Addressing the need for a coatings laboratory requires careful consideration of the type of capabilities your company needs for the various services offered. In the first part of this article<\/a>, we discussed an approach for a small business looking to develop laboratory capabilities and a larger business expanding their competencies. But the costs associated with the expansion of existing capabilities are very different from a grass roots undertaking.<\/p>\n

As a consultant, I have used with great success the approach in the second scenario presented here. This is by no means a complete list or a recommendation. Rather, it\u2019s meant to be used to assist you as you begin your exploration of the issues surrounding setting up a laboratory from scratch.<\/p>\n

Scenario #2: Setting Up A Lab from Scratch<\/h3>\n

The most important aspects of the commission of a new lab are Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considerations, as well as lab certification. 35 years ago, the first two were not as significant as they are today. All reputable and law-abiding labs follow OSHA and EPA to protect both workers and the environment.<\/p>\n

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