If it helps, here are some I've heard:

 

I didn't know I had to wear them for X task/in X location.  (We worked hard to simplify, clarify, and communicate requirements to address this comment.)

 

It's too warm to wear a lab coat. (We ask that the associate adjust their personal clothing rather than their protective clothing to manage temperature, i.e., wear layers, have a light base layer.)

 

I wear prescription glasses and can't see when wearing these safety glasses.  (We made sure that we have both a prescription safety glasses option and safety glasses that can be donned over prescription glasses.)

 

I'm just visiting this lab and didn't know where to find PPE. ( We made very clear visitor PPE stations and stressed the role of the lab "host" in ensuring visitors comply with PPE requirements.)

 

I was just stopping to check X so didn't put on my PPE, it will only take a second.  (We clarified expectations and placed lab coat hangers /PPE stations in proximity to entry/exit points to help personnel have the PPE close to hand when needed.)

 

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Pauline Serrano
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:17 AM
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] PPE Excuses for Non-Compliance

 

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