L2. View a Class 3R laser beam with magnifying optics (including eyeglasses) Eye damage Eye: Appropriate laser safety goggles/glasses with optical density based on individual beam parameters; contact EH&S to determine appropriate optical density. L3. Work with a Class 3b open beam laser system with the potential for producing direct or specular reflections Eye damage Eye: Appropriate laser safety goggles/glasses with optical density based on individual beam parameters; contact EH&S to determine appropriate optical density. L4. Work with infrared-emitting equipment (e.g. glass blowing) Cataracts Burns to cornea Eye: Appropriate laser safety goggles/glasses with optical density based on individual beam parameters; contact EH&S to determine appropriate optical density. Hands: Nitrile gloves Body: Long sleeved shirt (tightly wound fabric) Body: Lab coat Long sleeves, lab coat, gloves, etc. are required only in the NHZ (Nominal Hazard Zone) L5. Handle dye laser materials, such as powdered dyes, chemicals and solvents Cancer Fire Explosion Eyes: Safety glasses Hands: Chemical resistant gloves Body: Flame resistant lab coat or coveralls L6. Maintain and repair power sources for Class 3B and Class 4 laser systems Electrocution Fire Explosion Eye: Safety glasses Hands: Insulated gloves Body: Flame resistant lab coat Body Coveralls 5.0 NANOMATERIAL PROTECTION Task Performed Yes No Task Performed in Lab (Modify wording to fit your needs) Potential Hazards PPE For Lab Specific Tasks N1. Work with bound or wet nanomaterials Inhalation Skin damage Eye damage Chemical exposure Eyes: Safety glasses Face: Face shield as splash or splatter may occur Hands: Disposable nitrile or other appropriate chemical resistant gloves Hands: Routinely replace gloves to minimize exposure and hand contamination Body: Lab coat; long pants, long skirt, or equivalent leg covering (no shorts); lab footwear (Refer to Page 3) Other PPE, Specify:
P3. Work with very cold equipment or dry ice Frostbite Hypothermia Eyes: Safety glasses Body: Lab coat; long pants, long skirt, or equivalent leg covering (no shorts); lab footwear (Refer to Page 3 Hands: Cryogenic low temperature insulated gloves P4. Work with hot liquids, heating equipment and/or open flames (autoclave, Bunsen burner, water bath, oil bath) Burns resulting in skin or eye damage Eyes: Safety glasses Hands: Inner disposable nitrile or appropriate chemical resistant gloves Hands: Outer thermal insulated gloves Body: Lab coat; long pants, long skirt, or equivalent leg covering (no shorts); lab footwear (Refer to Page 3) Eyes: Safety goggles for work with hot liquids Face: Face shield as splash or splatter may occur Hands: Autoclave gloves, impermeable insulated gloves for liquids amd steam P5. Wash glassware Lacerations if glass breaks Splash from cleaning agents Eyes: Safety glasses Hands: Nitrile or appropriate chemical resistant gloves Body: Lab coat; long pants, skirt, or equivalent leg covering (no shorts); lab footwear (Refer to Page 3) Face: Face shield Hands: Cut resistant gloves if glass breaks 6.0 PHYSICAL HAZARD PROTECTION (Page 2 of 2) Task Performed Yes No Task Performed in Lab (Modify wording to fit your needs) Potential Hazards PPE For Lab Specific Tasks P6. Work with loud equipment, noises, sounds, alarms, etc. Potential ear damage and hearing loss Hearing: Earplugs or ear muffs, as necessary; contact EH&S for noise exposure assessment. P7. Work with an apparatus with contents under pressure or vacuum ________ (mm of Hg, psi, or torr) Skin damage Eye damage Eyes: Safety glasses Hands: If chemicals used, nitrile or other appropriate chemical-resistant glove Body: Lab coat; Long pants, skirt, or equivalent leg covering (no shorts); lab footwear (Refer to Page 3) Face: Face shield Eyes and/or Face: For high risk activities - Safety goggles and face shield Body: If chemicals used, chemical-resistant apron Other PPE, Specify