Labcoat
Key Stage 3
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.
- 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.