32 C.F.R. § 627.22 Minimum laboratory attire for use of etiologic agents.
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Individuals required to wear PPE will be trained in its proper use. The PPE listed below is the minimum required when etiologic agents are handled at any biosafety level. Research with etiologic agents usually involves hazards other than those presented by the agents themselves. When PPE is selected, the hazards presented by these other factors must be considered regardless of the biosafety level used. For example, toxic chemicals are commonly used in research involving etiologic agents. The processes may expose personnel to physical hazards, such as heat or animal bites, and the decontamination process may involve the handling of toxic or corrosive materials. When the PPE required to mitigate these hazards exceeds that of the minimum requirements, the necessary PPE will be selected considering all the hazards. Information regarding the additional appropriate PPE worn to protect against these hazards will be available from one of the following sources: MSDS, SOP for the operation, or the safety officer. Deviations from the standards stated in approved SOPs must be approved by the safety officer. All laboratory coats worn to protect the individual should be left in the laboratory when that individual leaves. In each case, the minimum attire will be— (a) Laboratory workers. Street attire is permissible in the laboratory, but must include closed-toe shoes. A full-length, long sleeved, fully fastened laboratory coat, gown, or smock will be worn over the street attire in the laboratory at all times. The laboratory clothing will be removed and left in the laboratory when leaving to enter nonlaboratory use areas. (b) Animal caretakers. In addition to the clothing requirements in §627.22(a), animal handlers will be provided with safety shoes or safety boots. The requirements of §627.22(b) should also apply. (c) Nonhuman primate rooms. Personnel entering rooms housing nonhuman primates will wear the clothing stated in §627.22(a) and, if applicable, §627.22(b) in addition to a molded mask or HEPA filtered respirator, latex or vinyl gloves, and eye protection.
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PART 627—THE BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE SAFETY PROGRAM, TECHNICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (DA PAMPHLET 385–69)
Subpart D—Personal Protective Equipment
§ 627.22 Minimum laboratory attire for use of etiologic agents.
