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Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Eye Protection
General Requirements:
Appropriate eye protection is required while working
in the laboratory or clinic. Suitable eye protection should
also be worn when possible
dangers exist from flying objects, liquids, dust or a combination
of these hazards.
Types of Eye/Face Protection:
Safety Glasses
At a minimum, eye protection shall consist of plastic
safety glasses with full size side shields or prescription safety glasses. Safety
glasses shall be worn when working in:
- chemical handling operations
- laboratory areas (please
consult chemical hygiene plan for each laboratory
for further details).
Splash Goggles
Suitable splash goggles shall be worn for operations or areas in which
significant splash hazards exist. These include working with:
- hazardous liquids
- liquids under pressure or vacuum
- highly corrosive or reactive
chemicals.
Face Shields
Suitable face shields shall be
worn for operations or areas in which significant explosion
or implosion hazards exist. Whenever face shields
are used, safety glasses shall be worn under the shields.
How to order
Safety glasses may be purchased from Grainger, Lab
Safety,
Crews, or other
companies. Stop by the EH&S office in
2231 CSRB to try on samples from Grainger. Some departments
require
employees to purchase
their own glasses and PPE. Prices generally range from 3 - 5 dollars.
Foot
Protection
Protective footwear shall be worn to reduce foot contact
with liquids or solids which may be hazardous to workers.
Clogs, open-toed shoes,
sandals and cloth shoes do not provide protection against spilled
chemicals and should not be worn in laboratories.
Hand Protection
Appropriate hand protection (i.e.
gloves) shall be used when handling hazardous chemicals,
toxic materials, materials
of unknown toxicity,
corrosive or caustic materials, rough or sharp–edged objects
and very hot or very cold objects.
Degradation and permeation of gloves:
Type of glove (material) selected must be appropriate for protection
from the hazardous chemicals being handled. Should you need any assistance,
please contact Environmental Health and Safety at 362-6816 for recommendations
on glove selection. Note: Latex gloves do not ensure maximum protection.
Protective Clothing
Laboratory coats are required while
working in the laboratories or clinics. Lab coats should
be worn when working with hazardous
materials
especially if there is the possibility of a splash hazard.
EH&S
does not recommend wearing shorts or skirts in labs or clinics.
Visitors
Departments shall supply visitors in their area with personal
protective equipment. Visitors shall wear appropriate personal
protective equipment
in all posted areas.
PPE Resources
There are numerous parameters to consider
when selecting chemical-resistant gloves, including material,
thickness,
length, surface, linings
and chemical resistance. Here are links to resources that
offer additional
information:
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