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
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] PPE Excuses for Non-Compliance
Hi All
As a part of new COVID19 safety policies rolling out at the Broad Institute, we've also decided to actually enforce our PPE policy of wearing a lab coat and safety glasses when working in a lab. Part of the fall out are a lot of excuses
that we're hearing from researchers on why they're not complying.
I was hoping that you all could help me brainstorm additional excuses that you all have heard from students, researchers about why they aren't wearing the appropriate PPE.
I want to be ready with responses to each of these excuses. So I thank you in advance for your time with this.
Kind regards,
Pauline Serrano
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
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