Summer Clothing And Lab Safety No food or beverage of any kind is allowed. (that includes hot dogs, chips and egg salad.) if you have any questions about the appropriateness of lab attire, ask your principal investigator or contact ehs at [email protected] or 609 258 5294. environmental health & safety 262 alexander street princeton, nj 08540 t: 609 258 5294 e: ehs@princeton. Summer clothing and lab safety. the weather is warming up and while shorts and sandals are great if you are spending time outside, it is important to be properly dressed when working in a laboratory to reduce injuries and exposures if an incident occurs. proper laboratory attire includes wearing long pants skirt, closed toed shoes, and securing.
Hot Topics Environmental Health And Safety Summer research program. appropriate laboratory attire guidance. appropriate dress helps to ensure your safety. keep the following in mind while you are packing to come to the program… while in the laboratory, you should observe the following guidelines: • wear shirts blouses that cover the stomach and lower back, as well as the upper arms. Likewise, choose the right gear for your lab work and stay safe this summer. ankle boots, chukka boots, oxfords, sneakers and clogs (if they cover the entire foot) are all great options for the lab. choose shoes that cover the entire foot and heel. your clothing should cover the legs and torso. High heeled shoes should not be worn in the lab. shorts, skirts and other clothing that does not cover your legs below the lab coat should not be worn. tip: on those hot summer days, bring long pants and closed toe shoes to change into after arriving at work. change back to cooler clothes for the trip home. remember that appropriate dress is. All new summer interns will be required to complete the on site orientation. depending upon your job responsibilities you may also be required to take introduction to laboratory safety, nih laboratory safety, s.t.a.r.s., and working safely with hiv and other bloodborne pathogens. returning summer interns may be required to complete.
Lab Safety Clothing High heeled shoes should not be worn in the lab. shorts, skirts and other clothing that does not cover your legs below the lab coat should not be worn. tip: on those hot summer days, bring long pants and closed toe shoes to change into after arriving at work. change back to cooler clothes for the trip home. remember that appropriate dress is. All new summer interns will be required to complete the on site orientation. depending upon your job responsibilities you may also be required to take introduction to laboratory safety, nih laboratory safety, s.t.a.r.s., and working safely with hiv and other bloodborne pathogens. returning summer interns may be required to complete. If you are the last person to leave the lab, make sure to lock all the doors and turn off all ignition sources. do not work alone in the lab. never leave an ongoing experiment unattended. never lift any glassware, solutions, or other types of apparatus above eye level. never purposefully smell or taste chemicals. To protect clothing in such operations, plastic or rubber aprons may be supplied. a high necked, calf or ankle length, rubberized laboratory apron or a long sleeved, calf or ankle length, chemical and fire resistant laboratory coat should be worn any time laboratory manipulation or experimentation is being conducted.