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Personal Protective Equipment
What kind of PPE do I need?
PPE must be provided to lab personal under the appropriate
circumstances. Lab personal need to be trained on the proper use
of any PPE issued to them and personal have the responsibility of
properly using such equipment.
Eye Protection: Protective eye and face equipment must be used where
there is a risk of injury from hazardous chemicals. The PI or lab
supervisor should determine the proper type of eye protection needed per
lab activity.
- Safety glasses/goggles with side shields offer protection against
flying fragments, chips, particles, sand, and dirt.
- Chemical splash goggles (acid goggles) offer the best eye
protection from chemical splashes. Safety goggles should not be
worn when danger of a splash exists
- Faceshields protect face and neck from flying particle and
splashes. Always wear additional eye protection under
faceshields.
Skin and Body Protection: The use of gloves and lab coats provide
minimal protection from chemical and biological hazards.
Coveralls, aprons, or protective suits should be used when working with
extremely hazardous substances. Open-toed shoes, sandals, shorts,
etc are not permitted when working in University laboratories.
Respirators: Respirator should only be used when engineering
controls are not feasible or where they are being installed.
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