VIVA® Animal Research Products

Animal research, cage changing and bedding disposal procedures are now simpler, safer and more productive with the Esco range of VIVA® Animal Containment Workstations.

With the introduction of the VIVA® range, Esco applies decades of experience in clean air technologies to the animal research laboratory, protecting personnel and the laboratory environment from:

• Hazards related to the equipment, materials and practices used in performing routine animal husbandry
• Hazards relating directly or indirectly to animal contact
• Hazards related to the technique or materials or biohazardous substances that may be used during the course of animal research
  

According to the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), animal handlers should ensure measures are taken to protect themselves from exposure to animals and animal products which can cause occupational hazards such as asthma and allergies (NIOSH 1998).

When used in compliance with established operating procedures, Esco VIVA® Animal Containment Workstations enable compliance with NIOSH recommendations thereby creating a safer, more productive and healthier work environment for you and your animals!

VIVA® Dual Access Animal Containment Workstation Esco VIVA ® Dual Access Animal Containment Workstation draws on Esco's experience of over 25 years in laminar air flow technology. The enclosure employs two independently balanced ULPA filtration modules to protect animals inside the enclosure from exposure to airbone particulates / ambient contamination. Product Details | Product Presentation | PDF Catalogue | White Paper

VIVA® Universal Workstation Esco VIVA® Universal Workstation provides an ISO Class 3 sterile clean area for animal handling and cage changing operations, as well as a basic degree of protection for laboratory personnel against particulate matter generated within the work zone of the cabinet. Product Details | PDF Catalogue

VIVA® Bedding Disposal Workstation Cage cleaning and bedding disposal tasks are now simpler, safer and more productive with the Viva® Bedding Disposal Workstation. This workstation protects animal researchers and the laboratory environment from allergens during routine bedding disposal procedures. Product Details | PDF Catalogue

VIVA® Air Showers Esco is a leader in air showers for demanding applications in the micro-electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceutical, spraypainting, lab animal research and food markets. Esco filed its first Air Shower patent in the 1980's and since then has installed thousands of units in diverse markets worldwide. The present Esco Air Shower is a third-generation product and features a field-programmable microprocessor control that offers the maximum application flexibility of any unit on the market. Product Details | PDF Catalogue

Labculture® Reverse Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinet Designed and manufactured to provide optimum operator and environmental protection*, Esco Labculture® Reverse Horizontal Laminar Flow Cabinets offer a premium solution for animal handling, powder containment and other applications requiring operator protection. Product Details | PDF Catalogue

"A Guide to Animal Containment Workstations " is an educational booklet released by Esco, detailing the standard operating procedures to follow in the animal handling laboratory. Click to view the PDF version.

Presentation about Animal Containment Workstations
Allergen Management, Selection, Safe Use >>>

Introduction of allergen management, selection, safe use about animal research workstations.