Laboratories

The presence of a secure and sterile environment is paramount for laboratories; without such, labs risk compromising the integrity of their work. Contamination is a primary concern, especially for medical labs where microbiological contamination from third parties, spores in the air or human error can so easily result in the loss of entire cell cultures. 

One of the main causes of contamination in laboratories is the human body, so why not limit this element with Salto? Secure 'cleanrooms' - a contained area in which efforts are made to prevent biological agents from causing contamination - are consistent and only essential interaction with them occurs, reducing failure rates as a result. Additionally, Salto removes the need for high-risk touchpoints like keys, locks and door handles. Using Salto’s all-in-one platform, laboratory managers can easily open doors remotely for staff and grant/restrict access where required. A keyless system is a more hygienic system, reducing the risk of undermined tests and experiments. Further protect labs with our BioCote® antimicrobial silver ion technology which eliminates up to 99.9% of microbes on access surfaces to contribute to a sterile environment. If an incident was to occur, audit trails provide crucial insight to help identify the point of contamination and conduct contact tracing. Salto’s solutions help to build the multifaceted contamination control policy that you need.

Unauthorised access in laboratories can have serious implications. Labs house sensitive data, valuable intellectual property, and expensive equipment which if unsecured are vulnerable to saboteurs and theft. Privacy is a top concern for medical labs who must protect confidential patient records for legal and ethical reasons. 

Salto’s keyless solutions help ensure the security of your lab, its equipment and intellectual property. Salto’s solutions deliver centralised control on one platform and integrates with existing CCTV, alarm monitoring, and other building management and security systems. It gives you full control of who can access each area, at whatever times you specify. Restrict access to both hazardous substances and valuable devices that may facilitate an attack or pose danger to the public. If such a substance was to go missing, audit trails allow you to track who accessed the area and compare against employee schedules, while the all-in-one access control platform alerts you to after-hours access by intruders and staff alike. Prevent unauthorised access to critical computer equipment like server rooms to reduce the risk of cyber sabotage, and immediately revoke or grant access in the instance of an emergency. Connect every access point to your security infrastructure. Salto integrates with third-party systems for the type of thorough security solution every type of laboratory needs.

Laboratories today are faced with a changing work environment. The COVID-19 crisis and a difficult pharmaceutical landscape have created long-lasting challenges, namely staff shortages, supply chain issues and high demand. Testing laboratories particularly felt this pressure as they had the dual challenge of meeting the unprecedented demand and turnaround time for COVID-19 testing, all whilst maintaining integrity and accuracy. To keep pace with this evolving landscape, laboratories will need to streamline efficiency and can do so by embracing greater automation. 

Using Salto’s all-in-one smart access platform, laboratory managers can easily control access for staff; open doors remotely, monitor working hours, and receive activity messages on their smartphone. Salto’s secure, access control platform gives hospitals the flexibility and scalability to expand their electronic locking infrastructure as their lab and staff evolve. Completely eliminate the need for mechanical keys and processes so that your staff can focus on their specialised responsibilities instead. Salto can help your lab to improve processes, adapt to new challenges, and strengthen consistency.