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Safety
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Laboratory Specific Considerations
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Precautions
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Laboratory staff must not become complacent when selecting PPE for their work. Facial coverings used when performing research should not be worn out of the laboratory. Facial coverings used outside of the laboratory should not also be used in the laboratory. Depending on your laboratory environment, this may require you to change to a more appropriate facial covering before conducting research. For additional questions or guidance, please contact your Safety Specialist.
While performing laboratory work, wear appropriate PPE according to your laboratory protocols. Remember:
- Avoid touching your face while wearing gloves.
- Do not wear gloves used for laboratory work outside of the laboratory.
- Dispose of all used laboratory PPE in Medical Pathological Waste (MPW) containers.
- Do not wear laboratory PPE outside of laboratory areas.
- Disposable facial coverings that are worn in the laboratory should be disposed of as Medical Pathological Waste (MPW). As an alternative, laboratory staff may choose to dispose of facial coverings in the general trash.
