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> >We are conducting an evolution and updating for our safety manual in the lab. can you please help me to find out the proper answers for the following questions.
>What the PPE required in the lab?
>Is the safety shoes is mandatory inside the lab or not?
>Is the Helium and argon cylinders have to be outside the lab or not?
>Are there any special clothes need to be wear inside the lab?

These questions are best answered based on a risk assessment specific to the work being conducted. Resources to support such a risk assessment include:
1) The National Academy of Sciences publication "Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, Updated Version (2011)" at
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12654/prudent-practices-in-the-laboratory-handling-and-management-of-chemical
and
2) The ACS document "Identifying and Evaluating Hazards in Research Laboratories" and accompanying web site at
http:​//www.acs.org/hazardassessment

Let me know if you have any questions about this.

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Keene State College

ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu

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