Lab coats protect the wearer’s skin and clothing from spills, splashes, and other hazardous materials that may be encountered in a laboratory. All persons must wear laboratory coats whenever manipulating chemicals.
Laboratory Coats & Communal Spaces
The wearing of lab coats in communal spaces is strictly forbidden. Lab coats must not be worn in the following areas:
- Lecture Theatres
- Purdie Common Room
- Ettie Steele Reading Room (Library)
- Purdie Kitchen
- Toilets
Cleaning of Laboratory Coats
Over time, lab coats may become stained / dirtied through exposure to research chemicals and small splashes / spills. As a result, it is important to clean lab coats regularly. Purdie stores can arrange for lab coats to be collected, cleaned and returned by a local dry-cleaner. Please visit Purdie Stores for more information.