How do research labs and academic institutions use vertical file cabinets?

Research labs maintain IRB (Institutional Review Board) protocols, informed consent forms, data collection records, grant documentation, and equipment maintenance logs — all requiring organized, secure storage. IRB-approved research records have specific retention requirements (often 7 years after study completion or 3 years after final funding report). Informed consent forms with signatures are critical physical records requiring locked storage. Lab safety records (chemical inventory, MSDS/SDS sheets) need separate, accessible filing. For multi-investigator labs, organizing files by PI (principal investigator) or by grant number is most practical. Government-funded research may have additional audit documentation requirements. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.