Lab coats and gloves are worn only in the lab. They are not taken outside the lab to lunch rooms or offices nor are they worn outdoors. Following a significant chemical exposure to skin or clothing, lab workers are instructed to use the safety shower immediately. Eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, or applying of cosmetics are prohibited in the work area. Food storage is prohibited in the work area.
Food is stored in cabinets or refrigerators designated for such use only.
B. Operational Practices. All hazardous chemicals are used in a chemical fume hood. All containers of hazardous chemicals are labeled in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Chemical storage is by hazard class. Chemicals are not stored merely by alphabetical order.