Hazardous Waste Management
At CRG, non-hazardous waste is managed by the PRBB and hazardous waste is managed by Facility Management for which we work with an authorized, specialised company and use appropiate, validated containers for waste collection and transportation.
In this course you will learn the proper way for separating waste and its proper disposal.
Laser Safety
This MANDATORY training course ensures the adequate knowledge for the staff that needs to work with the CRG laser systems. It provides the basic knowledge necessary to protect themselves and others about the risks of accidental exposure to lasers Class 3 and 4. The development of the course content is based on the Royal Decree 486/2010, and the norms EN 60825-1, EN 207 and EN 208.
Topics (content):
Optical Radiation, Laser Safety, and Legislation
Effects of Radiation on Biological Tissues
Tissues at Risk (Eyes and Skin)
Classes and Labeling of Laser Products
Accidental Eye Exposure, Reflections, and Secondary Beams
Collective and Individual Protection in the Laboratory Environment
Protective Glasses and Laser Safety Products
Safety and Best Practices
Electronic Pipettes
We created this page to be able to make an objective assessment between three different brands of electronic pipettes. This comparison will help CRG staff who work with pipettes to choose the electronic pipette that best suits their professional needs.
With electronic pipettes we avoid straining the muscles of the wrist, we increase the precision and effectiveness of the experiments, and for all these benefits, the CRG will give you the electronic pipette of your choice.