Benchmark issue 1 2003

Claire Anderson

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Continued from cover—® ConstructionSterilSHIELD FeaturesA telescoping stand adjustable to either 30" or 36" Ergonomic Designwork surface height is standard. An optional electric-over-®The SterilSHIELD glove box hydraulic ergonomic lift system is available and requires amain chamber pressure separate power supply.(vs. ambient) is positive to The interior back wall is vertical for maximum use of the room. The main cham-interior space.ber is slightly more positive than the pass-thru interchangeBack and side walls are one-piece stainless steel interior, to assure clean conditions in the main chamber.polished to a non-glare, easy-to-clean finish. Separate work The glove box has a slanted viewscreen formed of surface tray is removable.shatterproof acrylic plastic and angled at 10° for optimumExterior, scratch-resistant PermaWhite™ baked enamelergonomic comfort and safety.finish for resistance to harsh laboratory environment.A viewscreen top hinge allows full opening for initialInterior surfaces of the main chamber and interchangeloading of instrumentation or equipment.can be exposed for initial and/or periodic cleaning andRound gloveports offer maximum reach to interior sur-decontamination by opening the front viewscreen.faces for users of all heights.An adjustable, two-position IV bar allowsThree neoprene glove positions (left,hanging of IV bags.ambidextrous, right) allow total access toInterchangethe chamber.The outer interchange door with ...

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• Publié par: Kunum
• Nombre de lectures: 126
• Langue: English

Extrait

Ergonomic Design

The SterilSHIELD

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glove box

main chamber pressure

(vs. ambient) is positive to

the room. The main cham-

ber is slightly more positive than the pass-thru interchange

to assure clean conditions in the main chamber.

The glove box has a slanted viewscreen formed of

shatterproof acrylic plastic and angled at 10° for optimum

ergonomic comfort and safety.

A viewscreen top hinge allows full opening for initial

loading of instrumentation or equipment.

Round gloveports offer maximum reach to interior sur-

faces for users of all heights.

Three neoprene glove positions (left,

ambidextrous, right) allow total access to

the chamber.

A spacious, positive-pressure inter-

change allows easy transfer of materials in

or out of the chamber.

Cabinet Containment & Product

Protection

The glove box main chamber pressure

(vs. ambient) is positive to the room. The main chamber is

slightly more positive than the pass-thru interchange to

assure clean conditions in the main chamber.

Baker Company UniPressure™ PreFlow filter configura-

tion creates internal unidirectional airflow from top to bottom

for uniform "piston effect" to sweep particulates from the

work area to the HEPA filter. The filter cross-section covers

the work area.

Front-loading HEPA supply filter is 99.99% efficient;

provides

better than

Class 100 air within the main chamber.

Unidirectional (downflow) airflow removes airborne

particulates from the work area.

Stainless steel air diffuser in the main chamber and

interchange offers additional filter protection.

Construction

A telescoping stand adjustable to either 30" or 36"

work surface height is standard. An optional electric-over-

hydraulic ergonomic lift system is available and requires a

separate power supply.

The interior back wall is vertical for maximum use of

interior space.

Back and side walls are one-piece stainless steel interior,

polished to a non-glare, easy-to-clean finish. Separate work

surface tray is removable.

Exterior, scratch-resistant PermaWhite™ baked enamel

finish for resistance to harsh laboratory environment.

Interior surfaces of the main chamber and interchange

can be exposed for initial and/or periodic cleaning and

decontamination by opening the front viewscreen.

An adjustable, two-position IV bar allows

hanging of IV bags.

Interchange

The outer interchange door with clear

view is left-hand swing. The door seals

against the peripheral gasket to maintain

internal positive pressure. This door is

opened only when the interchange door

is closed.

The internal pass-thru interchange door

is vertical lift for zero clearance for easy transfer of materials

in or out of the positive-pressure work area. This door is

opened only when the outer door is closed.

Controls

The microprocessor controller with touchpad membrane

control offers simple, reliable operation.

StediVOLT™ speed controller automatically compensates

for line voltage fluctuations to maintain constant motor

velocity. StediVOLT™ permits manual adjustment to

compensate for filter loading.

Independent magnehelic gauges provide visual

confirmation of positive pressure for interchange and main

work area. Side-by-side gauges assure main work area

pressure is more positive than interchange pressure.

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Containment Glove Box

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303 (3-foot) Biological Safety Cabinet

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403/603 (4-foot/6-foot) Biological Safety Cabinet

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Volume IX, Issue 1, 2003

A Publication of The Baker Company

The Baker Company’s new SterilSHIELD

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glove box is

designed for the sterile compounding of non-hazardous

pharmaceutical products, helping pharmacists ensure that

their drugs are of the highest and safest quality.

Offering a contained, positive-pressure work area, the

SterilSHIELD

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makes it possible for pharmacists to correctly

prepare sterile drugs in a protected, Class 100 air environ-

ment. More than ever, pharmacists in hospitals, community

pharmacies, nursing homes and home health care organi-

zations must meet quality assurance requirements that

include the use of product protection equipment such as

the SterilSHIELD

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The SterilSHIELD

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creates a unidirectional airflow of

better than

Class 100 HEPA-filtered air within the positive-

pressure chamber that prevents

migration of contaminants from the

outside while eliminating cross-con-

tamination on the work surface.

The SterilSHIELD

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offers a wide

range of features and benefits to

the user. See Page 3 for cabinet

details. For more information about

the SterilSHIELD

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, contact The

Baker Company at [phone]

or visit www.bakerco.com.

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— Your Prescription for Sterility

A viewscreen top hinge

allows full opening for initial

loading of instrumentation or

equipment.

The SterilSHIELD

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glove box is designed for the

sterile compounding of non-hazardous

pharmaceutical products. The cabinet includes

an adjustable mounting stand, shown.

New Product Announcement!

Baker Introduces ChemoSHIELD® Negative Pressure Glove Box

The industry’s first ergonomically comfortable, totally contained

barrier isolator for safe handling of cytotoxic compounds and other

pharmacy protocols.

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Eagleson Institute News

Eagleson Institute has developed a

comprehensive course titled

"Biological Safety Cabinets:

A Web-Based Training Program."

The course provides instruction on

how personnel can protect themselves

and their products from contamination

by learning how biological safety

cabinets work.

This narrated, interactive course covers:

An overview of laboratory equipment

How biological safety cabinets work

Types of biological safety cabinets

Using biological safety cabinets

Testing biological safety cabinets

This program is available on a CD-ROM

through a web browser. The software is

available for single users or multiple users

on an in-house network.

For more information, call the

Eagleson Institute at [phone]

or visit www.eagleson.org.

2003 Eagleson Institute

Seminar Schedule

March 24-28

Advanced Certification

March 29-30

NSF Exam

May 5-6

HVAC Systems & Laboratory Design

May 7-8

Safety Cabinet Technology

May 9

Introduction to Certification

June 2-5

Testing HEPA Filters in Cleanrooms,

Laminar-Flow Benches &

HVAC Systems

Sept. 15-19

Advanced Certification

Sept. 20-21

NSF Exam

Oct. 20-23

Testing HEPA Filters in Cleanrooms,

Laminar-Flow Benches &

HVAC Systems

Nov. 3-4

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety

Nov. 3-4

HVAC Systems & Laboratory Design

Nov. 5-6

Safety Cabinet Technology

Nov. 7

Introduction to Certification

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The new SterilGARD

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303 biological safety cabinet is

similar to The Baker Company’s popular 4- and 6-foot

SterilGARD

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III Advance™ models but has an added

bonus: a space-saving footprint. The 36” (nominal) cabinet

features the performance, accuracy and efficiency of the

4- and 6-foot models, while fitting into the smallest of

laboratories. At 36" W x 31" F-B, the SterilGARD

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303

makes the most of precious laboratory space.

Like the 403 and 603 models, the SterilGARD

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303

offers an adaptive ergonomic design combined with a

unique airflow management system and proven contain-

ment technology to improve comfort, increase productivity

and reduce the cost of ownership.

SterilGARD

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303 Features

The slanted viewscreen is sloped 10° to create the most

natural head and elbow position when working, minimizing

arm extension required to reach the work surface and

reducing glare.

The eye-level control panel is positioned to face down

toward the user for greater visibility and easier access.

Reduced front grille depth and slim-profile lower plenum

combine to move the work surface closer to the user.

Baker’s UniPressure™ PreFlow Plenum design appor-

tions and distributes air across, then through the HEPA

supply filter, improving downflow uniformity, extending

useful filter life and reducing noise.

Supply and exhaust HEPA filters are rated at 99.99%

minimum efficiency in capturing 0.3 micrometer

particulates.

A large, easy-to-read magnehelic gauge confirms

cabinet operation.

A microprocessor controller with touchpad membrane

control panel simplifies operation; controls are more

reliable, easy to use and to clean.

High-velocity return air slots located along the side walls

of the work area and along the top of the viewscreen

maximize the biological safety cabinet protective

capabilities by preventing the escape of particulates.

Baker’s exclusive momentum air curtain

contains particulates within the work area and inhibits

migration of room air into the work area.

Includes one petcock standard with one blanked off for

future use.

Single 115V duplex electrical outlet mounted in the

center of the rear wall.

SterilGARD

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303 Offers Compact Design

The SterilGARD® 303 offers space-saving benefits while

maintaining the quality and standard features available in a

Baker SterilGARD® 403/603 biological safety cabinet.

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Vice President of Operations Scott Semle, who has

worked at The Baker Company for a little more than three

years, has seen the Baker team develop innovative prod-

ucts and explore new

markets. Manager of

Sales Administration

Cliff Colby interviewed

him recently about his

thoughts on Baker’s

future, his personal

interests and family life.

Q.

Are you a native Mainer?

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No. I was born in South Carolina and have lived in

various states, including Wisconsin, Massachusetts,

Connecticut and Maine, during the past 20 years. I also

spent four years studying at the University of Maine

at Orono.

Q.

What brought you to Baker?

A.

My previous employer decided to consolidate its man-

agement team in Chicago. I decided that I had no interest

in taking my family out of Maine. I was looking for a

Maine-based company that could benefit from my experi-

ence and had a strong potential for growth. Baker was

a perfect match.

Q.

What experiences, both professionally and person-

ally, have helped you at Baker?

A.

I have a very broad range of manufacturing, engineering,

materials, product design and general management experi-

ence that is directly applicable to what we do here at

Baker. There are very few problems that I have not encoun-

tered to some degree in the past. I benefit from the com-

bined successes of thousands of employees with whom

I have had the privilege of leading and working.

Q.

What are your plans for The Baker Company?

A.

Over the past three years, we have eliminated our deliv-

ery problems, shown strong growth in sales and profitabili-

ty, invested in state-of-the-art equipment and seen a great

improvement in morale. We’ve positioned ourselves for

continued improvement through new products and new

markets. My goal is profitable growth, which will double the

size of The Baker Company in the next five years.

Q.

What has been your greatest challenge?

A.

Managing a career that has included weekly travel,

overseeing manufacturing facilities and thousands of

employees while maintaining a close-knit family environ-

ment at home. It was achieved by having a supportive,

stay-at-home wife who has managed the household and

family finances, along with many red-eye flights from

various parts of the country.

Q.

Tell me about your family.

A.

My wife, Debra, and I have been happily married for the

last 21 years. We have three sons, Eric, Aron and Evan.

We live in the middle of a 100-acre woodlot that we man-

age for firewood and lumber. Our free time is spent running

to soccer matches, baseball games or track meets.

Q.

What types of personal activities do you enjoy

throughout the year?

A.

I run 16 to 18 miles a week and lift weights to stay in

shape. In the summer, my family spends time at our camp

where we fish, kayak and water ski. This past summer,

I took up rowing and bought a rowing shell. In the fall, we

hunt on our property for deer and partridge. In the winter,

we cross-country ski, snowshoe and do a little ice fishing.

We also go on day hikes at some of the mountains in

Maine and New Hampshire. If you like the outdoors and all

four seasons, Maine is heaven on earth.

Q.

I understand you often shoot target practice at

lunch. How, if at all, does this reflect your attitude

toward your work and goals?

A.

I have been a shooter for many years. I started my

career working for Smith & Wesson. Shooting is like bowl-

ing, golf or any other sport that requires eye-hand coordi-

nation. If you are going to be successful, you have to be

able to focus all of your concentration on the target. You

must be able to eliminate all distractions and get the job

done. If you can do this, on the range or on the job, you’ll

achieve your goals and be successful.

Q.

How do you maintain a positive disposition?

A.

Anger is caused by uncontrolled stress. Stress can

come from not knowing what’s going on or where you’re

going. At work, I make sure I know what we’re doing and

where we’re going. I also know that everyone at Baker is

doing their best to make us a world-class company. Given

the results of the past few years, I certainly don’t have

anything to get angry about!

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