Lab & Space Safety

for UCLA Samueli Engineering Student Organizations

KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE & DO NO HARM

Guiding principles for students, engineers and future leaders.

Personal Protective Equipement (PPE)

What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment or PPE refers to protective clothing, glasses/goggles, headwear, footwear and other garments designed to protect the user from hazards. PPE is required for certain SCC operations, including but not limited to the use of portable/stationary power tools, compressed air, and/or chemicals.

See the EH&S Facts: Personal Protective Equipment for a brief summary of each and when they should be used.

 

Where do I get PPE?

It is the responsibility of your organization to secure the necessary Personal Protective Equipment necessary for your activities.  Here are some vendors that supply PPE:

  • McMaster Carr

  • Grainger

  • Office Depot

 

Where can I get facemasks?

Please be mindful of policies regarding COVID 19 change frequently. We encourage student organizations to consider in-person activities that reduce the potential of students catching the virus. Please refer to campus guidelines here: https://covid-19.ucla.edu/. 

The UCLA Emergency PPE store provides information on PPE items available for distribution or purchase.  As of September 2022, UCLA offers facemasks and COVID-19 Antigen test kits for campus-events and activities.  For information, visit their website: https://ehs.ucla.edu/ucla-emergency-ppe-supply-store.