Laboratory Coats

Laboratory (lab) coats are a critically important to protecting persons working in laboratory and animal care areas. All students, staff members, and faculty should be wearing a lab coat when conducting the following work activities:

• Working in a laboratory
• Handling biological, chemical, or radiological materials and waste
• Handling human blood, tissue, cell cultures, or other potentially infectious materials
• Working with and handling animals
• Handling clinical specimens

In collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), the following services are available through campus-wide contractual agreements:

Purchasing New Lab Coats

Based on a survey completed by department safety representatives, the top-five preferred styles of lab coats – 100% cotton, splash impervious, cinch cuff, tailored for men/women, and flame retardant/resistant; are available from the following suppliers via e-SHOP:

• VWR International – Contact: Dan Frank
• Fisher Scientific – Contact: Kristie Herrick

Laundering Lab Coats

The following suppliers are available to assist with laundering needs:

• Ames Linen – Contact: Lorrie Christmas; website: http://ameslinen.com/

Some suppliers will launder such items as smocks, shop aprons, and cloth overalls. State your specific needs when contacting the supplier.

Note: Cleanroom information is forthcoming in early 2017.

Getting Help

If you have questions or need help, contact the following:

• For supplier related issues, contact Melinda Sweazey
• For lab concerns, contact EHS Research Safety Group at AskEHS