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Proper Personal Protective Equipment

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Robert M. Rioux & William A Elliott, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Hazards are many and varied in the laboratory, but the right choice of PPE can make the laboratory a safe place to work.

Procedure

1. Minimum PPE

  1. When entering a laboratory, a bare minimum of PPE should be worn. This includes safety glasses (discussed later), long pants, and closed-toe shoes. This provides basic protection from general hazards in the laboratory. Additionally, long hair should be tied back and dangling jewelry should not be worn.

2. Gloves

  1. Your hands are often the body parts closest to hazards in the lab. Gloves are therefore an essential part of proper PPE. However, it may n

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References
  1. Ansell Occupational Healthcare. 2008. Chemical Resistance Guide: Permeation and Degradation Data, 8th edition.
  2. Standard. 2015. "American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices"
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Basic Personal Protective Equipment

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Hand Protection

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Face and Ear Protection

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