Another method for evaluating the adequacy of space in our labs are to first take measurements of lab floors and calculate the area (Eg: Length x Breath). You then calculate the areas of items that are to be fixed in the lab and sum them up. Finally, subtract the summed area of the items from the lab floor area. If you get a positive value then you have that space to spare. If you get a zero value then you have no space to spare, and finally if you get a negative value it means some items will not get space in the lab.
Good option , there should be additional free space for staff movement , to ensure separation of incompatibility test / cross contamination and create appropriate POW , beyond zero value .
One way I think that we should evaluate the adequacy of our lab, is to form part of the planning process for procurement and providing technical inputs for donated materials (simply is there a need?). Remember both procurement and donation must be based on need assessment. Regardless of the individual making the procurement or the donation, there must be a need assessment to determine need for needed equipment. In that light, Space becomes a determinant.
For floor plan, The best is to always consider the present and future need of the planned laboratory. An adequate lab today may be inadequate in a few months or years. The truth is that if you already have a space allocated, you just have to make the best use of it to ensure a smooth POW.
@Clement Aryee thanks for that comment, I actually think its sufficient enough from the Floor plan agreement, unless modifications are made following the agreed plan in book
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Another method for evaluating the adequacy of space in our labs are to first take measurements of lab floors and calculate the area (Eg: Length x Breath). You then calculate the areas of items that are to be fixed in the lab and sum them up. Finally, subtract the summed area of the items from the lab floor area. If you get a positive value then you have that space to spare. If you get a zero value then you have no space to spare, and finally if you get a negative value it means some items will not get space in the lab.
Good option , there should be additional free space for staff movement , to ensure separation of incompatibility test / cross contamination and create appropriate POW , beyond zero value .
One way I think that we should evaluate the adequacy of our lab, is to form part of the planning process for procurement and providing technical inputs for donated materials (simply is there a need?). Remember both procurement and donation must be based on need assessment. Regardless of the individual making the procurement or the donation, there must be a need assessment to determine need for needed equipment. In that light, Space becomes a determinant.
For floor plan, The best is to always consider the present and future need of the planned laboratory. An adequate lab today may be inadequate in a few months or years. The truth is that if you already have a space allocated, you just have to make the best use of it to ensure a smooth POW.
@Clement Aryee thanks for that comment, I actually think its sufficient enough from the Floor plan agreement, unless modifications are made following the agreed plan in book