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The document provides guidance for selecting appropriate personal protective equipment for laboratory work based on an assessment of hazards and the specific procedures being performed. It lists various types of applicable PPE including gloves, gowns, eye protection, face shields, respirators and more along with their characteristics and recommended applications.

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PPE Selection Guidance

The document provides guidance for selecting appropriate personal protective equipment for laboratory work based on an assessment of hazards and the specific procedures being performed. It lists various types of applicable PPE including gloves, gowns, eye protection, face shields, respirators and more along with their characteristics and recommended applications.

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Laboratory Safety

Lab Hazard Assessment Tool PPE Selection Guide


501 Westwood Plaza, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: 310-825-5689 Fax: 310-825-7076 www.ehs.ucla.edu

This document is to be used as a supplement to the Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool in the selection
of appropriate PPE. PPE application should be based on risk assessment, which includes evaluation of
the hazard and the procedure used, in consultation with the supervisor and safety officer.

Applicable PPE

Specific type (example)

Characteristics

Applications

Powdered or unpowdered

Working with biological


hazards (known or
potentially known
infectious materials
including work with
animals)

Puncture, abrasion
resistant, protection
from splash hazards

Working with biological


hazards and chemical
splash hazards

Economical, durable,
similar to latex

Working with biological


hazards

Chemical resistant,
liquid-proof

Working with small


volumes of corrosive
liquids, organic
solvents, flammable
organic compounds

Chemical resistant,
good puncture, cut,
and abrasion
resistance

Apparatus under
pressure, air or water
reactive chemicals

Disposable latex gloves

Light latex, vinyl


or nitrile gloves

Disposable nitrile gloves

Disposable vinyl gloves

Natural rubber latex


Light chemical
resistant gloves
Nitrile gloves
Light to heavy
chemical resistant
gloves
Butyl gloves
High permeation
resistance to most
chemicals
Heavy chemical
resistant gloves

Viton II gloves
High permeation
resistance to most
chemicals

Created 6/2009

Large volumes of
organic solvents, small
to large volumes of
dangerous solvents,
acutely toxic or
hazardous materials

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Same as butyl gloves,


plus hazardous material
spills

PPE Selection Guide

Applicable PPE

Specific type (example)

Characteristics

Applications

Extra chemical and


mechanical protection

Same as butyl and


Viton II gloves, added
mechanical protection,
hazardous material
spills

Heat resistant

Working with hot liquids


and equipment, open
flames, water bath, oil
bath

Water resistant or
water proof, protection
against ultra-cold
temperatures

Cryogenic liquids
handling

Cut resistant

Working with live


animals

Chemical splash
protection, good
abrasion resistance

Working with apparatus


under pressure, air or
water reactive
chemicals, large
volumes of corrosive
liquids

Chemical resistant,
tear resistant; splash
protection

Water or air reactive


chemicals, large
volumes of corrosive
liquids, small to large
volumes of acutely toxic
corrosives

Butyl/Silver Shield gloves


and apron
Heavy chemical
resistant gloves
(cont.)

Terrycloth autoclave gloves

Insulated gloves
Cryogen gloves

Wire mesh gloves

Rubber-coated wash apron

Chemical resistant
apron

Created 6/2009

Neoprene apron and sleeves

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PPE Selection Guide

Applicable PPE

Specific type (example)

Characteristics

Applications

Protects skin and


clothing from dirt, inks,
non-hazardous
chemicals, biohazards
without aerosol
exposure

General use; Chemical,


Biological, Radiation,
and Physical Hazards

Flame resistant (e.g.


Nomex or flameresistant cotton)

Working with water or


air reactive chemicals,
large volumes of
organic solvents,
potentially explosive
chemicals

Clothing and skin


protection

Working with
biohazards

High tear resistance,


protection from
particulates

Working with
biohazards with
potential for exposure
to airborne
transmissible disease

Economical protection
for hygienic work
environments;
protection from dirt,
dust

Working with
biohazards, especially
in animal facilities

Protection from dirt,


dust; maintenance of
hygienic work
environments.
Adjustable fit, non-skid
soles

Working with
biohazards, especially
in animal facilities

Knee length lab coats

Lab Coats

Flame resistant lab coat

Disposable gowns

Gowns

Tyvek gowns

Bouffant caps

Cap

Disposable shoe covers

Shoe Cover

Created 6/2009

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PPE Selection Guide

Applicable PPE

Specific type (example)

Characteristics

Applications

Polycarbonate lens,
side shields for eye
protection; meets ANSI
and OSHA
specifications

Working with chemical,


biological, radiation,
physical hazards;
laboratory work

Tight fitting, protects


eyes from impact,
spray, paint,
chemicals, flying chips,
dust particles;
polycarbonate lens,
indirect ventilation,
meets ANSI and
OSHA specifications

Working with large


volumes of corrosive
liquids, small to large
volumes of acutely toxic
corrosives; working with
large volumes of
organic solvents,
acutely toxic or
hazardous chemicals,
apparatus under
pressure, air or water
reactive chemicals

Appropriately shaded
goggles; optical
density based on
beam parameters

Working with Class 3 or


Class 4 lasers

Face shield

Chemical resistant
face shield

For use with mild acids,


caustics, aromatic
hydrocarbons,
methylene chloride;
splash hazard; air or
water reactive or
potentially explosive
chemicals

Safety shield

Acrylic, weighted
shield, three sided,
benchtop shield,
frosted edges

Protects from chemical


splash, beta radiation,
exposure to bloodborne
pathogens

Safety glasses

Tight fitting goggles

Goggles
Laser Goggles

Created 6/2009

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PPE Selection Guide

Applicable PPE

Specific type (example)

Characteristics

Applications

Used for bacterial


filtration

Working with live


animals; working with
infectious material with
potential aerosol
exposure

Protects against dusts,


fumes, mists,
microorganisms

Working with live


animals or infectious
materials with known
airborne transmissible
disease; dusty
environments

Air purifying respirator


protects against variety
of particulates, vapors,
dust, mists, fumes;
depends on filter
cartridge used

Working with live


animals or infectious
materials with known
airborne transmissible
disease; dusty
environments; chemical
vapors; particulates

Same as half- face, but


with greater protection
factor, and greater
protection of eyes and
face; depends on filter
cartridge used

Working with live


animals or infectious
materials with known
airborne transmissible
disease; dusty
environments; chemical
vapors; particulates

Air supplying
respirator; delivers
steady supply of
filtered air with loose
fitting hoods

Working in BSL 3
environments; working
in dusty environments;
chemical vapors,
particulates; used when
full- face or half face
respirator doesnt fit
individual

Surgical masks

N-95

Half face

Respirators

Full face

PAPR

Created 6/2009

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