The table below provides general recommendations on the type of body protection that should be worn when working with a specific hazard. If you have questions on the appropriate selection of body protection, contact ehss@syr.edu.
| Hazards | Body Protection Recommended | Additional Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Chemicals in small amounts | General Use Lab Coat | General use lab coats are not chemical resistant |
| Large quantities of flammables or small amounts of pyrophoric or highly reactive material | FR Lab Coat | FR lab coats are flame resistant | |
| Large quantities of corrosive or pyrophoric material | FRCP Lab Coat | FRCP lab coats are flame and chemical resistant Assigned after EHSS Hazard Assessment |
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| Large quantities of corrosive material | Chemical Apron | Must be used in conjunction with a lab coat | |
| Biohazardous Material | Biohazardous material including, but not limited to bacteria, viruses, blood, tissues, cells, etc. | General Use Lab Coat | |
| Radiation | Unsealed radioactive materials | General Use Lab Coat | |
| Lasers | Body protection is specific to the hazard present | Contact EHSS at ehss@syr.edu for assistance. | |
| Physical Hazards | Cryogenic liquids | General Use Lab Coat | |
| Hot material | FR Lab Coat | ||
| Particles, Dust, Glass Shards | General Use Lab Coat | ||
| Glassware or equipment under pressure | General Use Lab Coat | ||
| Open flames | FR Lab Coat |