Anatomy & Histology - Gown & Glove Policy

For all students & staff using the gross Anatomy Tutorial or Dissection laboratories:

• A protective gown or lab coat MUST be worn
• Latex or vinyl examination gloves MUST be worn when examining wet specimens
• Gloves MUST be disposed of in the designated receptacles
• NO photography is allowed in the laboratories
• Mobile phones should NOT be used during classes
• CLOSED footwear is mandatory for the Macintosh Dissecting room and in all Anatomy & Histology teaching laboratories. Sandals & footwear with exposed skin are NOT allowed.
• For safety reasons, failure to comply will result in expulsion from the room
• Students that require gowns & gloves are STRONGLY recommended to have the vaccinations 1 to 11 [See Unihealth]

Gowns and gloves are available from the Medical Society, Blackburn building, off Western avenue [behind the Bosch lecture theatres.]

This policy is authorised by the head of Anatomy in conjunction with the OH&S Injury Management office, University of Sydney

Author: Safety Officer & OHSIM