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Absorption Exposure Control Standards

Skin:

  • Wear a lab coat (required for all ‘wet labs’ handling liquid chemicals and bio-containment labs 1-3)
  • Wear sensible ‘closed’ shoes
  • Protect cuts / grazes with waterproof adhesive dressings / plasters
  • Use disposable gloves where necessary (especially for chemicals that can be absorbed through the intact skin)
  • Do not touch face when handling hazardous substances

Mucous Membranes: (e.g. eye)

  • Wear eye protection to avoid splash injuries to the eye (essential when handling substances presenting a risk of serious eye injury e.g. corrosives)
  • Do not touch face when handling hazardous substances
  • Avoid shaking stock containers of chemicals (e.g. to remove lumps)- these can rupture, especially if old, leading to chemical exposure