Personal Protective Equipment Policy (UCD and SVM)
- UC Davis Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter 290, Health and Safety Services Section 50, Protective Clothing and Equipment
- UC Policy on Personal Protective Equipment
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) concerning personal protective equipment and clothing will abide by all UCOP/UCD/EH&S policies and procedures. The UCD Policy and Procedures Manual 290-50 and the UC Policy on Personal Protective Equipment will be adhered to with the following clarifications / additions that are specific to the SVM:
UC Policy and Personal Protective Equipment, Pages 4/5
III. POLICY TEXT
B. Minimum Attire and Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for Laboratories/Technical Areas
1. Attire when occupying a Laboratory/Technical Area
a. Full length pants (or equivalent) and closed toe/heel shoe attire must be worn at all times by all workers who are occupying or entering a laboratory /technical area. The area of skin between the pants and shoe should shall not be exposed.
2. PPE when working with, or adjacent to, hazardous material use areas within a Laboratory/Technical Area.
a. Laboratory coats (or equivalent protective garments) …. In addition, …..eyewear.
SVM addition/clarification: All workers in laboratory/technical areas must wear laboratory coats and safety glasses at all times while performing a laboratory procedure/activity, while passing through an existing hazard zone/area or while observing a laboratory procedure/protocol. Additional PPE may be required as determined by the hazard assessment(s) (LHAT) of the laboratory.