Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) Available for Lab Users:

Appropriate protective equipment is available for use in the lab. Below are guidelines for the use of this equipment.

to be worn at all times in lab. Exceptions:

to be worn at all times when handling the wafer

to protect the wafer by preventing organic and alkali ion contamination from skin
provide secondary protection to the user - additional barrier if primary (thick nitrile) protection fails
handle from the inside to prevent contamination of the outside
be conscious of what the gloves contact (do not scratch face, etc.)
change if contamination suspected

to be worn at all times when working with acids and bases in the wet lab

must be worn when working with the acids or bases in the wetlab
primary personal protection for most acids and bases
inspect before using
care must be taken when handling nitric acid and solvents, which can deteriorate the gloves
if any cracking or tears present replace with new set
turn on the water with thin gloved hands before putting on the nitrile gloves
handle gloves from the inside - assume that acid is present if they are wet
be conscious of where your hands are at all times when wearing the gloves