Use of Personal Protective Equipment

It is a requirement of the School of Chemistry and the University that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) be employed to minimise risks which may be present within a laboratory or workplace. This guideline discusses the various basic types of which are available to laboratory workers, briefly outlining their use, application and maintenance. 2. Scope This procedure applies to all personnel working in the School of Chemistry laboratories, including undergraduates completing practical sessions within teaching laboratories 3. References AS/NZS 2243.1 (2005): Safety in laboratories – Planning and operational Aspects AS/NZS 1336 (1997): Recommended practices for occupational eye protectio