From the OSHA lab standard/ 1910.1450 App A - National Research Council Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories (Non-Mandatory) http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS& p_id=10107 (i) Personal apparel: Confine long hair and loose clothing (23, 158). Wear shoes at all times in the laboratory but do not wear sandals, perforated shoes, or sneakers (158). -----Original Message----- From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Murphy, Dr. Ruth Ann Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 4:14 PM To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [DCHAS-L] Shoes in Lab Hello, I would appreciate learning your requirements for shoes in lab. Tennis shoes, etc., while they cover the foot, offer little protection against spills. Thank you for any information you might wish to share. Best, Ruth Ann Ruth Ann Murphy, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Chair, Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geology The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 900 College Street Belton, TX 76513-2599 Phone (254) 295-4542 Fax (254) 295-4237
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