Biosafety platforms

Updated: July 30, 2023

Biosafety platforms are critical tools that help ensure the safe handling and containment of hazardous biological materials within laboratories and research facilities. These specialized platforms provide comprehensive solutions for managing and monitoring biosafety protocols, procedures, and compliance. Biosafety platforms often include features for risk assessment, inventory management of hazardous materials, and training modules to ensure that personnel are well-informed about safety protocols. With real-time tracking and reporting capabilities, biosafety platforms enable organizations to monitor safety incidents, implement corrective actions, and maintain detailed records for regulatory compliance. By leveraging biosafety platforms, laboratories and research institutions can mitigate the risks associated with handling biological materials, prevent accidents, and uphold a high standard of safety and security in their operations, safeguarding both their personnel and the surrounding environment.

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2021. Biosafety startup R-Zero acquires CoWorkr to create an ‘OS for the workplace’



Pandemic-era biosafety company, R-Zero, has recently announced its acquisition of CoWorkr, a company specializing in the development of room occupancy sensors. This acquisition signifies a shift in R-Zero's focus as people gradually return to work, vaccines become more widely available, and companies that emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic adapt to the evolving phases of the crisis. By incorporating CoWorkr's expertise, R-Zero intends to establish an internet of things-style sensor network capable of managing both personnel and cleaning activities within the workplace. Grant Morgan, the founder of R-Zero, explains that the company's vision goes beyond disinfecting air and surfaces; instead, they aim to optimize the movement of individuals (along with the viruses and bacteria) in public spaces. This strategic expansion aligns with R-Zero's commitment to comprehensive safety management in the post-pandemic environment.