See also Personal Protective Equipment for chemical handling. Personal Hygiene Do not prepare, store, or consume food or beverages in the laboratory. Do not apply cosmetics in the laboratory. Wash hands and lower arms before leaving the lab even if gloves were worn. Do not use solvents to wash skin.
Solvents remove the protective oils from the skin and cause drying, redness, and irritation.
Never wear or bring lab coats or aprons in areas where food is stored or consumed. Never pipette or siphon by mouth. Food will not be stored in a refrigerator used for chemical storage. Housekeeping In the laboratory and elsewhere, keeping things clean and neat generally leads to a safer environment. When housekeeping standards fall, safety performance inevitably deteriorates.