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Safe Habits in the Laboratory

Safe Habits in the Laboratory. Ken Yancey. Choosing Appropriate Clothing. Appropriate Clothing. Clothing should cover as much of the legs, feet, arms and eyes as possible. E.G. No shorts, sandals or short sleeves Avoid loose clothing which could spill chemicals or catch fire

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Safe Habits in the Laboratory

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  1. Safe Habits in the Laboratory Ken Yancey

  2. Choosing Appropriate Clothing

  3. Appropriate Clothing • Clothing should cover as much of the legs, feet, arms and eyes as possible. E.G. No shorts, sandals or short sleeves • Avoid loose clothing which could spill chemicals or catch fire • If wearing good clothing be sure to wear a lab apron

  4. Appropriate Clothing (Cont.) • Lab clothing must: • Be worn to protect against minor spills or contamination of street clothing. • Be worn where chemical, biological or other hazardous materials are used or stored. • Be fitted properly so that they are fastened and flexible for use. • Be made of an appropriate material for the work environment. E.G. Cotton or polyester blend • Regularly cleaned and maintained. • Be thrown out if showing wear. • Not be worn eating areas, offices or public places.

  5. Appropriate Shoes • Very little Protection • Protection from glass but not chemical spills • Protection from glass and small spills

  6. Common Rules for Glove Use • Select: • Gloves resistant to the desired chemicals. (See MSDS) • Appropriately sized gloves to prevent tearing or lose of dexterity. • Always: • Check gloves for any external tearing before using. • Remove gloves so that the exterior doesn’t contact any skin. • Consider washing the surface of gloves frequently with water. • Avoid all naked flames. • Do not reuse disposable gloves

  7. Choosing Gloves • Consult a glove selection chart *http://www.allsafetyproducts.biz/page/74172

  8. Eating in the Lab • Eating in the lab probably won’t get you that third arm you’ve been hoping for. • Can result in accidentally ingesting harmful chemicals • All food will be banned from labs as of Fall 2010

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