Date Issued
7-1-2017
Date Updated
9-5-2025
List of All Updated and Revised Dates
09/05/2025 (Update)
Document Type
Policy
Purpose
Eating, drinking, and related activities within laboratories can result in accidental ingestion or exposure to hazardous materials. Good laboratory practices, supported by the Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA), seeks to eliminate the potential route of exposure by prohibiting these activities in areas where hazardous materials are present. In addition, good laboratory practice incorporates standard hand hygiene practices.
This policy applies to all staff, faculty, students, and guests entering University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy laboratory areas where hazardous materials are used, handled, or stored.
Responsible Party
Environmental Health & Safety
Recommended Citation
"Eating, Drinking, and Related Activities in Laboratories Policy" (2017). Environmental Health & Safety Policies. 8.
https://collections.uhsp.edu/environmentalhealthsafetypolicies/8