It is important that clothing worn in the laboratory is suitable for the environment. The sections below highlights the type of clothing that should be worn and those that should be avoided.
| Clothes In the laboratory, you should wear clothing that fully covers your arms and legs. Shorts, skirts or dresses are not appropriate as they leave skin exposed. |  |  | |
Footwear Sensible, closed footwear must be worn when in a laboratory environment. Sandals or open shoes (even with socks) are NOT appropriate. |  |  | |
Long Hair Long hair should be tied back to avoid contact with open flames or chemical spills. This also prevents hair becoming entangled in the moving parts of machinery. |  |  | |
Headphones Headphones or earbuds are not permitted in the laboratory as they prevent you hearing what is going on around you. |  |  |