WHY HUMIDIFY LABORATORIES?
In the United States alone there are more than 7 billion lab tests performed annually.1 Controlling the Relative Humidity within the complex environment of a laboratory generates more accurate test results, prevents contamination, and promotes a healthier work environment for staff.
A primary concern is the prevention of contamination, the potential for the growth of microbes and bacteria increases in an improperly controlled environment. When humidity levels are too low the potential for static buildup increases allowing contaminants to collect. In unfavorable conditions, microbes and bacteria reproduce at an exponential rate. This not only impacts testing results but also diminishes the life cycle of expensive equipment.
In the United States, there are over 500,000 workers employed in laboratories.2 Relative humidity not only creates a more comfortable environment for workers but also reduces the spread of airborne viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and the seasonal flu.