Laboratory Seismic Restraints
Last Updated: April 15, 2022 2:57:10 PM PDT
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Implement seismic restraints to help prevent injuries and damage during earthquakes.
These images show some of the ways UC San Diego labs are managing seismic hazards.
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Equipment on casters. | |
Biological safety cabinet bolted to the floor with a metal brace. | |
Compressed gas cylinders double-chained to wall. | |
Freezer tethered to wall-anchoring system. | |
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Double-stacked incubator restrained properly. |
Wall-anchoring system using Unistrut® with flexible tethers. | |
Shelf lips restrain hazardous materials containers. | |
Seismic netting holds small, lightweight items. |
- Learn more: From UC San Francisco, see Dr. Matt Springer's Home Preparedness in Earthquake Country advice for labs.
Questions? Contact an EH&S Research Assistance Program specialist.
Images:University of California, San Diego | Environment, Health & Safety