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I have the same questions. Our institution is a small Liberal Arts School and we have been curious as to the requirements when it comes to laundering lab coats. We’ve looked into vendors but have also wondered about the possibility of having a permit to launder on-site (should this even be possible). Thanks! 

Best,

Filiberto Palacios, MPH, CPH  |  Laboratory and Research Safety Officer
Division of Academic Affairs, Department of Biology and Chemistry, Azusa Pacific University
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On Fri, Dec 13, 2024 at 8:32 AM Jonathan Dannatt <jdannatt**At_Symbol_Here**udallas.edu> wrote:

I was also always curious about this. In terms of a University setting, is it the University's responsibility to provide a cleaning service for lab coats? In other words, if lab coats are required in an undergraduate lab, do the students take the lab coats home at the end of the semester? 

Any feedback on what you all do in your institutions would be really helpful. 

Thank you, 

Jonathan

On Thu, Dec 12, 2024 at 1:05 PM Clark, Eric J <CLARKEJ**At_Symbol_Here**lattc.edu> wrote:

For hazardous waste textile items “including, but not limited to, shop towels, uniforms, gloves, and linens and towels which may become soiled with hazardous waste during commercial or industrial use” are covered under HSC 25144.6, the Reusable soiled textile materials exemption.  What that basically says is that if all of your lab coats go to a permitted industrial laundry facility, then they’re the ones who must manage the dirty laundry and all the RCRA, EPA, and whatever other regs that might be out there.  Your part is to get clean lab coats delivered back to you.   

Eric

 

Eric Clark, MS, CCHO, CHMM

Environmental & Occupational

Health & Safety Specialist

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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Los Angeles CA 90015

 

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I am unaware of any specific regulations for the cleaning of lab coats. However, OSHA speaks to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). QUoated for the reg: "It is important that PPE be: • Selected based upon the hazard to the worker; • Properly fitted and in some cases periodically refitted (e.g., respirators); • Conscientiously and properly worn; • Regularly maintained and replaced in accord with the manufacturer’s specifications; • Properly removed and disposed of to avoid contamination of self, others or the environment; and • If reusable, properly removed, cleaned, disinfected and stored.

 

Doug Cody

 

Douglas S. Cody, CSP(RET), CSHM Emeritus, AA, BA, BS, MS, MA

Assistant Professor

Health Careers & PE Department – Ammerman - Fire Protection & Life Safety Studies

Past President of American Society of Safety Professionals LI Chapter

Past Chair NYSUT Health & Safety Committee

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On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 10:28 AM Tricia Hahn <THahn**At_Symbol_Here**jbu.edu> wrote:

I'm looking for specific OSHA/EPA regulations that address how chemistry and biology lab coats should be cleaned.

Any help?

Thanks!

 

Tricia Hahn

 

Tricia Hahn | Chemical Hygiene Officer
Instructor of Chemistry | Chemistry Lab Manager

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