Good personal hygiene will help minimize exposure to hazardous chemicals.

When working with chemicals, follow these guidelines:

• Wash hands frequently and before leaving the laboratory. Also, wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or applying makeup.
• Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Do not use the clothing again until it has been properly decontaminated.
• Follow any special precautions for the chemicals in use.

In addition, follow these special precautions:

• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or apply makeup around chemicals.
• Do not wear contact lenses near chemicals, especially corrosives or volatile solvents. Please check with your principal investigator or safety officer if you have question relating wearing contact lenses.
• Do not keep food or food containers anywhere near chemicals.
• Do not use laboratory equipment to serve or store food or drinks.
• Do not sniff or taste chemicals.