Why do we wear lab coats? – The Lab Label · A lab coat acts as a physical barrier that protects you from the chemicals that you work with in the laboratory. Lab coats protect your personal clothing underneath from the spills, splashes, drops and unanticipated reactions in the laboratory. You do not need to change your routine clothes to work in a lab, you just need to put on a lab coat

[PDF]Guidance for the Selection of Laboratory Coats · B. Appropriate laboratory attire, laboratory coats and applicable standards: While in a laboratory at the NIH for any reason, all personnel must wear appropriate clothing attire that prevents direct contact of materials with the skin. Examples of attire that is appropriate includes long pants or leg coverings and closed toe shoes.

Proper attire, equipment critical for laboratory safetyStandard lab attire. Work shirt that covers the upper torso and arms. Lower body clothing that covers the entire leg to the ankle (e.g., pants, skirt, coveralls, lab coat) and fully protects

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Personal 2  · Employee Responsibility. It is the responsibility of each employee to wear the PPE as necessary. The Laboratory Supervisor will conduct periodic assessments of laboratory workplaces to determine if hazards are present, or