Department of Biology
Ingestion Exposure Control Standards
Avoid ingestion of hazardous substances by mouth by ensuring that you:
- Apply good hygiene practices by washing hands after removing your laboratory coat and before leaving the laboratory and whenever you suspect your hands have become contaminated. Standard handwash products are suitable for this and there is no need to use specialist antimicrobial products. Single use paper towels should be available for use
- Do not pipette by mouth
- Do not eat or drink in the laboratory
- Do not lick labels, chew pencils, chew your nails, etc.
- Do not store food or drink for human consumption in the laboratory or in refrigerators used for laboratory purposes