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Personnal Protective Equipment (PPE)

To protect every person present in the laboratories from any contamination or exposure to hazardous materials, chemical or biological, each person entering the laboratories has to wear the apprioriate Personnal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Every LCSB employees, students and visitors are responsible for wearing the approriate PPE that will vary depending on the hazards present in the room, but must always include:

• Your lab coat to protect yourself as it represents an additional layer of protection for skin in case of accidental contact and splashes of hazardous substances (chemical or biological). It is also a removable barrier and it protects body’s area not completely covered by clothing.The lab coat also prevent contamination inside and outside the lab.

• Appropriate disposable gloves (when handling biological materials or chemicals)

Not sure which glove to use? Consult the chemical's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or the safety officer for guidance.

It is not that trivial to safely wear and remove disposable gloves without becoming contaminated, please watch the video in DOCEBO platform.

Integrity of the gloves should be checked each time you put on new gloves. The size of the gloves has to fit to ensure good protection.

In BSL-1 and BSL-2 Labs: Only work with gloves in the laboratory Change both gloves between different lab levels (BSL-1 or BSL-2)

Do not touch the door handle or the elevator button with your gloves!

Exception is done for the doors marked by this sign:

For Microscopes, computers and keyboard: stickers on the instruments indicates if gloves are required.

Important: Do not touch face, hair, skin with your gloves. Do not touch your badge/phone with your gloves.

• Specific PPEs depending on the performed activity (faceshield, thermal gloves, themal appron,...)

It is highly recommended to also wear safety glasses or protective prescription glasses. In addition to the lab coat, it is strongly recommended to wear safety goggles to protect your eyes. You can find some in the lab coat cupboards or in the common stocks (-1 floor for BT1, -2 floor for BT2).

Other protective measures have to be taken to reduce any contamination risk such as:

• closed‐toe shoes
• clothing that covers the legs
• tie back long hair
• avoid wearing jewelry that could come into contact with biological materials/chemicals or damage the gloves
• if possible avoid to wear contact lenses, if not else possible wear eye protection over them

Follow the Docebo Training to know how to wear Personnal Protective Equipment.