What to wear before you enter
Lab Edu3
Hands: gloves
Matched to the chemical — nitrile, butyl or neoprene.
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PPE is your last line of defence — and it only works if you put it on before the risk, not after.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Select the correct PPE for the task and the chemical involved.
Don and doff PPE in the right order to avoid contamination.
Inspect PPE for damage before every use.
READ THE LESSON
PPE is the last layer, not the first
Engineering controls and good procedure come first; PPE catches what they miss. Treat it as a safety net, never as permission to take risks.
Match the glove to the chemical
No single glove resists everything. Nitrile handles most solvents and biologicals; butyl and neoprene resist strong acids and bases. Check the SDS for breakthrough time.
Order matters
Goggles and coat first, gloves last; remove gloves first when you leave so you never touch a door handle with a contaminated hand.
Critical
Goggles go on before the first bottle is opened and stay on until the last is closed. Eyes don't get a second chance.
QUICK CHECK
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Select an answer to continue
CORE · 02 · PPE
KEY POINTS
Eyes, body, hands, feet — cover all four.
Glove material must match the chemical.
Inspect for tears, cracks and contamination first.
Don in order; doff gloves first.
REFERENCES
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I — PPE
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 — Eye protection
EN 374 — Chemical-resistant gloves
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