Workshop safety and Lab coats

Why Should We Wear Lab Coats?

• Lab coats are personal protective equipment and should be worn in the workshop when working with tools and electrical equipment to avoid scraps and cuts.
• Appropriate lab coats should be fully buttoned with sleeves rolled down. They should also be fire-resistant.
• In case of an accident, it is much faster and easier to remove a lab coat than street clothes to minimize skin contact with hazardous materials.

When to Wear Lab Coats

• Always wear lab coats when working in a workshop.
• always wear lab coats when working with tools and heavy equipment.

When NOT to Wear Lab Coats

• Don't wear lab coats in public places, such as offices, lunch rooms, lounge areas, or elsewhere outside the laboratory, as they can transfer hazardous materials and contaminate these areas.