1. Disinfect your work area (bench top) between every procedure at the end of lab only at the beginning and end of lab only if you contaminate the bench top
2. Lab coats should be left in the lab should be brought to every lab session are not necessary unless you are clumsy
3. Protective eye wear is not necessary in microbiology labs must be worn at all times in the lab is worn when there is a chance of aerosol formation
4. Standard microbiological practice requires that you wear gloves any time you work with microbes gloves when you work with small quantities of Level 2 organisms a face mask at all times in the laboratory
