5.4 - Eye Protection [18]
In any area at any time where there exists the possibility of an eye hazard, suitable protection must be worn by all persons in the area. This rule applies to visitors and staff as well as to laboratory workers.

The type of protection - safety glasses or chemical splash goggles - depends on the hazard level. If there is a splash hazard, goggles should be worn. If there is a radiation hazard, specialized eye protection may be necessary.

For all general, all organic/inorganic, and most physical chemistry instructional labs, all persons in the laboratory must wear chemical splash goggles (not safety glasses or spectacles) at all times, even when not performing a chemical operation. It is the responsibility of each instructor to enforce this policy; alternate forms of eye protection are not permitted. However, in those physical chemistry labs where a chemical splash incident is extremely unlikely, the judgment of the instructor regarding eye protection will be accepted.