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Power Outage Business Continuity Checklist for R&D Labs: Backup Systems, Data Protection, and Emergency Planning

5/1/2025

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When the Power Fails, Science Shouldn’t.
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Research and development environments are uniquely vulnerable during power outages. From temperature-sensitive reagents to delicate ongoing experiments, even a brief interruption can compromise months of work, threaten compliance, and jeopardize safety.

That’s why business continuity in R&D isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about protecting knowledge in motion.

Here’s a targeted Power Outage Business Continuity Checklist specifically for research facilities. It’s a proactive framework built around six key pillars, namely:
  1. Backup Power Systems – Ensuring UPS coverage for critical lab equipment and validated generator transitions.
  2. Experiment & Lab Preservation – Protocols to safeguard priority experiments and sensitive materials.
  3. Data Protection & IT – Redundant storage, emergency saves, and offline workarounds.
  4. Personnel & Safety – Clear roles, trained staff, and accessible emergency supplies.
  5. Documentation & Communication – SOPs, contact trees, and internal alert systems.
  6. Supplies & Contingencies – From spare parts to emergency budgets, readiness at every level

​Continuity in R&D isn't just operational—it's strategic. In regulated, high-stakes environments, preparation is the only real safeguard for progress. Checkout the document below …
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If your lab’s resilience depends on more than just backup power, it may be time to reassess your continuity planning.

​Let’s discuss how your facility can prepare, protect, and recover with confidence.

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