A gown which is frequently ripped or falls apart under normal use would not be considered “appropriate PPE”. Use of protective body clothing, such as gowns, aprons, laboratory coats, clinic jackets, surgical caps, or shoe covers, and the degree to which such PPE must resist penetration, are performance based.
What is the minimum PPE required?
1 The basic, or minimum, PPE to be worn by everyone at the pipeline construction site includes: Head protection (hard hat). Eye protection (safety glasses with rigid side shields). Safety footwear.
What is the lab standard?
OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard (29 CFR 1910.1450), referred to as the Laboratory standard, covers laboratories where chemical manipulation generally involves small amounts of a limited variety of chemicals. This includes other hazardous chemical use within a laboratory.
Why are lab rules important?
Proper lab rules are important because they keep people from getting hurt. Lab safety is rules that are used in every lab to keep everyone safe. If you do not follow the lab safety rules then you could get hurt. Disease and bacteria are spread when lab procedures are not followed.
