What are some clothing/ accessories that are inappropriate in a lab? And why?
2007-07-19 04:51:59 · 5 answers · asked by Drogba 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Long un-tied back hair: could potentially fall, move into chemicals on bench, bunsen burner flame etc
Exposed footware (FlipFlops etc): If chemicals spill onto floor, would burn straight onto skin with no protection. Broken glassware also hazard.
Lack of long trousers: Again to protect against chemical spills onto bare legs.
Lab coats, goggles, optional gloves depending on what is happening, are all good safety wear.
2007-07-19 05:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open toed shoes and loose clothing or jewelry come to mind immediately.
Open toed shoes will not protect your feet from any spills.
Loose clothing or jewelry can catch on glassware and cause spills. Loose clothing can also catch fire if you are using open flames in the lab.
2007-07-19 12:01:10 · answer #2 · answered by JOhn M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Untied hair can get dipped into chemicals
- Polyester clothing is bad - polyester is a plastic and will melt
- Cotton and wool clothing are flammable
Hence the need to wear a lab coat.
2007-07-19 12:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by Tsumego 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open toed shoes, shorts, not wearing goggles. In the lab, you work with many different chemicals, and with open shoes, shorts and no goggles you face the risk of burning feet, legs and eyes with all sorts of volatile, oxidative and combustible chemicals.
2007-07-19 12:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by fab5forlife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flowing garments, synthetics, tight fitting clothes, woolens
These garments can easily be damaged by fire and won't come off the body in a hurry.
2007-07-19 12:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋