Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for entry into most scientific labs. PPE can include a hair bonnet, face mask, disposable gown, gloves, and shoe covers. Shoe covers have been considered essential PPE for maintaining a sterile and clean environment for a lab.  The use of shoe covers as PPE is recommended for use in human hospitals to protect healthcare workers from bloody and b...

Test tubes are handheld tubes used for mixing or heating chemicals in a laboratory. They are open at the top and rounded at the bottom, and usually made of glass or plastic materials. Some are designed to be reused, while others are disposable. A type of labware, test tubes are sometimes called culture or sample tubes, depending upon the application. Note, however, that culture tubes do not have a...

Wear gloves protect against skin absorption of chemicals, chemical burns, thermal burns, lacerations, and cryogenic liquid exposure.  Choosing the appropriate hand protection can be a challenge in a laboratory setting.  Wear gloves when handling hazardous materials, chemicals of unknown toxicity, corrosive materials, rough or sharp-edged objects, and very hot or very cold materials. ...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes all clothing and work accessories designed to protect employees from workplace hazards. However, personal protection starts with personal clothing choices as well. While not considered PPE, personal clothing offers a measure of protection against chemical splash and other hazards. For this reason, long pants are a much better option than shorts or short...