Appropriate gloves must be worn for activities involving material or equipment that has a potential for: a chemical burn, a cryogenic burn, a thermal burn, adsorption through the skin, an electrical hazard, a biohazard, or any acute or chronic toxicity hazard.

Selection of chemically resistant gloves must consider:

1. The chemical handled
2. Its ability to permeate various glove materials
3. The task(s) to be done and required dexterity
4. Any special concerns

For chemicals of unknown toxicity or those chemicals that have a special skin hazard designation—a flexible laminate glove is to be worn under a pair of heavy-duty chemically resistant outer gloves.

Information on glove selection and chemical resistance is found in the EHS laboratory calendar displayed in each laboratory and from Environmental Health and Safety.

Respirators may only be worn by participants in the College's Respiratory Protection Program—Call EHS (646-1762). Assuming engineering controls and appropriate work practices are followed, respirators should not be needed.

Sonicators, etc. can be noisy—Call EHS for assistance in selecting hearing protection (646-1762).

This Certification of Tasks Requiring Personal Protective Equipment Prepared in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.132.