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3. PPE Selection
Guidelines c. Eye and Face Protection in Laboratories Appropriate eye and face protective equipment must be worn at all times in those laboratories where eye and face hazards exist. Safety glasses are required when an impact hazard exists or when working with low hazard chemicals, or when a low probability of splash exists. For example: pipeting, handling a closed bottle of an injurious chemical, mixing solutions and opening centrifuge tubes. Chemical splash goggles are required when working with smaller amounts of corrosive or injurious chemicals and a reasonable probability of splash exists. For example: pouring acid out of a 1 pint bottle, pouring methylene chloride from a 1 liter bottle or working with liquids under pressure. Face shield and chemical splash goggles are required when: working with larger quantities of corrosive chemicals and / or a high probability of eye and face injury exists. For example: working with an acid bath, pouring 4 liters of acid into a container or handling highly reactive chemicals that may spatter.
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