Proper Lab Attire
Proper Lab Attire Clothing must cover the arms and legs – Tights/leggings are not appropriate – Short sleeves are okay if lab coat is worn Loose or draping clothing (i.e. scarves) is unsafe Long hair should be tied back 2
Proper Lab Attire Shoes with traction are preferable Steel-toed shoes are required when transporting heavy equipment Socks should cover ankles. 3 Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards (2011), Section 6.c Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST)BCST X
4 Shoes Shoes must cover the entire foot Leather or synthetic leather is best Thick sole to protect from broken glass Chemical Hygiene Plan, Department of Chemistry. Carleton College. Available at Accessed 28 Jan