Noah Nichols is VP of Operations at LOC Scientific, a laboratory furniture and fume hood supplier based in Buford, GA that has designed more than 10,400 laboratories and sold or serviced over 20,800 fume hoods since 1986. In his role, Noah oversees the operational side of LOC's design, supply, and installation work for clients across healthcare, education, government, industrial, and research labs.
On the LOC Scientific blog, Noah writes about the practical realities of lab design and operations, from choosing the right materials for a given lab's chemical exposure to the workflow and safety considerations that come up during real installations.
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Laboratories are hubs of learning, experimentation, and innovation. They’re where students and professionals alike explore theories, test hypotheses, and drive discoveries. However, the same elements that excite labs—chemical reactions, open flames, and high-powered equipment—also make them hazardous.
