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Lab Safety Regulations: No Gum Chewing Allowed

Adherence to lab safety regulations, such as the prohibition of gum chewing in labs where hazardous chemicals are present, is crucial to prevent cross-contamination and ingestion risks. The 29 CFR 1910.1450 outlines guidelines enforced by OSHA to ensure a safe working environment by restricting activities like eating, drinking, and smoking in such designated areas. Violating these rules can lead to severe consequences, as even entering the lab with gum in your mouth before disposal is deemed unsafe. Remember, no gum chewing, eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, or taking medicine in laboratories.

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Lab Safety Regulations: No Gum Chewing Allowed

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  1. 1 Can I Chew Gum in the Lab? No!

  2. 2 Regulations • Chemical Hygiene Standard 29 CFR 1910.1450 – APPENDIX A - NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING CHEMICAL HYGIENE IN LABORATORIES (NON-MANDATORY) • 1. General Rules for Laboratory Work With Chemicals – k. Eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, applying cosmetics, and taking medicine in laboratories where hazardous chemicals are used or stored should be strictly prohibited. Enforced by OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  3. 3 What is 29 CFR 1910.1450 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States. 169,301 pages Eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, applying cosmetics, and taking medicine in laboratories where hazardous chemicals are used or stored should be strictly prohibited.

  4. 4 Why This Prohibition? Avoid cross-contamination and ingestion: • Airborne materials settling out or condensing on food surfaces and utensils • Consumable items placed on a contaminated surfaces • Contaminated gloves used to handle food

  5. 5 What if gum is placed into the mouth before entering the lab? • The answer is NO. • While you might be able to show the safety officer you are putting it in your mouth outside of the lab, you would not be able to prove that to an inspector. • Also, this opens the door to many potential problems if you allow a practice that essentially violates common lab regulation.

  6. 6 What if gum is placed into the mouth before entering the lab? • The answer is still NO. • When you chew gum you are tempted to smack or blow bubbles. May result in touching gum. • May distract you

  7. 7 Remember NO eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, applying cosmetics, or taking medicine in laboratories

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