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Personal Protection Equipment Symbols


Caution

Use caution around areas signed with this symbol. This symbol may also be used to draw attention to a particular piece of PPE or procedure.

Eye Protection

Goggles must be worn at all times.

Face Shield

Full face shield must be worn at all times.

Foot Protection

CSA Approved foot protection must be worn at all times.

Gloves

Gloves must be worn at all times (check a glove chart to ensure that you are using the right glove for the right task).

Head Protection

CSA Approved hard hat must be worn at all times.

Lab Coats

Lab coats or outer protective layer must be worn at all times.

No Food or Drink

Absolutely no food or drink permitted in this space.

No Gloves

No lab gloves permitted beyond the posted sign (typically on the inside of each lab door indicating they are not to be worn beyond the lab).

Radioactivity Tag

A dosimeter provided from Health Canada must be worn at all times.

Respirator

A respirator with the correct cartridges must be worn at all times. All respirator users must have appropriate training for proper fit and use before using.

Shoes Required

Proper shoes that cover the foot are required (no open toed shoes permitted in any lab space).