In general nitrile gloves are by far the most common gloves used In research laboratories. Standard latex exam gloves are cheap and do provide protection for biological and aqueous radioactive hazards ...

Safety glasses or splash goggles Lab coat or equivalent (aprons, scrubs, coveralls, etc.) Chemical-resistant gloves appropriate for the hazard. For information regarding glove types, refer to the ...

A sealed compartment with safety gloves attached caught fire at Los Alamos National Laboratory in November, resulting in officials shutting down a portion of the site’s plutonium facility for 10 ...

In addition, some pyrophoric materials are stored under kerosene (or other flammable solvent); therefore the use of a fume hood (or glove box) is required to prevent the release of flammable vapors ...

If there are high radiation levels or the possibility of airborne contamination from volatile radioactive material, evacuate the laboratory immediately ... Put on disposable gloves, right the ...