However, students who choose to wear contacts must recognize the inherent increased risks they are difficult to remove if chemicals get in the eye, they have a tendency to prevent natural eye fluids from removing contaminants, and sudden displacement can cause visual problems which create additional hazards. Soft contact lenses are especially problematic because they can discolor and also absorb chemical vapors causing damage before the wearer is alerted to the problem. If you choose to wear contacts, please tell your lab instructor and check the Contact Lenses Wearer box on your lab check-in form. Appropriate gloves will be provided when needed. Use of gloves is required for handling certain chemicals.
Appropriate clothing is required.
Your clothing is a barrier between your skin and chemicals. You must be covered to the knee no bare midriffs. Knee length shorts are acceptable, anything above the knee shorts, skirts, or dresses are not. Shoes must be worn. No sandals, thongs or open toed shoes.