Wash your hands!
Hand washing Even if you are wearing gloves, wash your hands before leaving the laboratory and periodically while working. Prevent transfer of chemicals to other parts of the body That penetrated through gloves From contaminated protective clothing Safeguard against exposure to toxic chemicals or biological agents If taking break from lab work, wash your hands Getting a drink Going into the office Eating lunch Going to a different laboratory or characterization facility Using the restroom Laboratory Safety. Clayton State University, Environmental Health and Safety. Accessed 8 Jan 2014. http://www.clayton.edu/ehs/Lab-Safety
Proper Hand Washing Hand washing.. WashingHands.net. Accessed 8 Jan 2014. http://www.washinghands.net/how-to-wash-your-hands.php Hand-washing: Do’s and Don’ts. Mayo Clinic. Accessed 8 Jan 2013. http://www.mayoclinic.org/hand-washing/art-20046253