Also, a lab coat can help protect from accidental contamination by microorganisms. No eating or drinking during lab. Many pathogens spread by ingested food and drink. In addition, food can carry microorganisms that might contaminate laboratory cultures. Keep long or fluffy hair tied up and out of the way.
Hair can contaminate and be contaminated by microbial cultures.
Always wear shoes in lab. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water before and after lab. Thorough and frequent hand washing easily and effectively controls the spread of many pathogens. Clean the lab bench with disinfectant before and after lab. This helps to prevent contamination of cultures, books, clothing, etc.