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Labcoat

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A picture of a labcoat.

Labcoats are piece of safety equipment to reduce the risk of damage to clothes and skin caused by a hazard.

About Labcoats

Labcoats are used when handling flammable, corrosive or toxic chemicals.
Labcoats are designed to be removed quickly and easily in case they catch fire.
Labcoats have long sleeves to cover the arms to protect them from a hazardous chemical or fire.
Labcoats are usually flame retardant so the material is difficult to burn.
Labcoats protect normal clothing from being contaminated by dangerous chemicals.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Labcoats are piece of safety equipment to reduce the risk of damage to clothes and skin caused by a hazard.

About Labcoats

Labcoats are used when handling flammable, corrosive or toxic chemicals or radioactive materials.
Labcoats are designed to be removed quickly and easily in case they catch fire.
Labcoats have long sleeves to cover the arms to protect them from a hazardous chemical or fire.
Labcoats are usually flame retardant so the material is difficult to burn.
Labcoats protect normal clothing from being contaminated by dangerous chemicals or radioactive materials.