Personal Protective Equipment in the Laboratory

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 个人防护装备

• PPE is necessary to protect users in the science laboratory from potential dangers.

1. Face Mask

• Function: Protects the respiratory system from dust and hazardous gases.

• Importance: Essential for preventing inhalation of harmful substances such as airborne particles and chemical vapors.

2. Goggles

• Function: Protect the eyes from hazardous chemical substances.

• Examples of substances that can be harmful to the eyes:

  • Acids

  • Ammonia

• Importance: Ensures the safety and health of the eyes during laboratory work where splashes or fumes may occur.

3. Gloves

• Function: Protect the hands from hazardous chemical substances.

• Importance: A critical barrier to prevent skin exposure to harmful or corrosive chemicals, thus safeguarding against skin irritation or injuries.

4. Lab Coat (实验室白大褂)

• Function: Serves as safety clothing that can be easily removed during an emergency.

• Additional Protection:

  • Protects the user’s clothes and body from damage (损坏) caused by chemical spills (化学品泄漏).

• Importance: Provides a layer of safety, preventing hazardous materials from reaching the skin or personal clothing.

5. Closed Shoes/Safety Shoes

• Function: Protect the feet from chemical spills and glass splinters (玻璃碎片).

• Importance: Essential for preventing foot injuries in a laboratory environment where glass and liquid hazardous materials may be present.