Laboratory Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Workwear Products
Avantor® Carries the PPE Products You Need
Avantor® carries a comprehensive range of head-to-toe personal protection products PPE made by industry leaders committed to providing you with PPE designed for optimal safety, comfort, and durability.
Personal protection equipment in a laboratory or other workplace helps reduce your exposure to workplace hazards. Select from our comprehensive range of PPE, chemical guides, and other safety equipment to address the unique requirements of your specialized environment.
Chemical Resistant Apparel
No matter what kind of lab you work in, Avantor has the chemical-resistant aprons, coveralls, and other garments you need to protect yourself from toxins, irritants, corrosives, and other hazardous materials. See the PPE products we offer.
Eye and Face Protection
You can help avoid eye and facial injuries by providing everyone in your lab with the appropriate safety glasses, goggles, or face shields. Avantor offers a variety of products that can protect you from chemical splashes, particles, or other hazards.
Hand Protection
Hand injuries can be a common occurrence in any lab. Avantor has protective gloves for applications involving chemicals, sensitive materials, sharp edges, rough objects, or extreme-temperature conditions. See our laboratory PPE offerings for proven hand p
Hearing Protection
Loud noises can permanently damage your hearing. Protect yourself from hearing loss by choosing from Avantor’s broad selection of hearing protection products. See what we offer that covers a range of noise reduction ratings.
Protective Apparel
Keep everyone in your lab safe when there is a chance of contamination. Our range of apparel provides protection, comfort, and durability in cleanrooms, manufacturing, laboratories, and other environments. Find the right fit for your lab here.
Respiratory Protection
Avantor can provide the respiratory protection you need to protect yourself and meet OSHA and NIOSH requirements. We help protect your team from particles, gasses, chemical fumes, mists, and other hazards.
What Are PPE Products?
PPE products, or personal protective equipment, are various items people wear to protect themselves from a workplace injury, illness, or the spread of infectious disease. Categories of laboratory PPE products include:
- Body protection: Aprons, coveralls, lab coats, sleeves, bouffant caps, beard covers, protective shoes
- Hand protection: Gloves for all types of protection, including chemicals, sharps, temperature
- Eye and face protection: Goggles, glasses, face shields, masks
- Hearing protection: Earplugs, earmuffs
- Respiratory protection: Disposable respirators, air-purifying respirators
What Are the Minimum PPE Requirements for Entering a Lab?
The minimum laboratory PPE requirements vary based on the research space and the hazardous materials or equipment in the lab space. While some laboratories only require lab workers or visitors to wear full-length pants and closed-toe/heel shoes, others may require the following:
- Long-sleeves or a lab coat
- Long pants that cover legs and ankles
- Closed-toe/heel shoes
- Safety glasses
Create a Better World With Avantor
Providing you with quality laboratory PPE you can trust is our top priority. Choose from brands and products that keep your team safe and facilitate optimal lab performance. If you are interested in learning more about the safety products we offer, look at our comprehensive product literature database.
What Is PPE in Manufacturing?
Manufacturing PPE varies by industry, but it functions the same as PPE products in other environments. PPE is often a mandatory component meant to reduce workplace accidents or injuries and promote the health and safety of employees.
While many personal protection products are used, construction and manufacturing PPE may also include additional equipment such as hard hats and body harnesses for fall protection.
Create a Better World With Avantor
Providing you with quality laboratory PPE you can trust is our top priority. Choose from brands and products that keep your team safe and facilitate optimal lab performance. If you are interested in learning more about the safety products we offer, look at our comprehensive product literature database.