What should you do after completing a sampling job for proper hygiene?

• A. Pack up and leave immediately
• B. Wash hands only
• C. Wash hands, wash face, and check clothing and shoes (especially soles) before leaving work site
• D. Change clothes and leave without washing

Answer: (C)

After finishing a sampling job, you want to remove any contaminants from yourself and your gear before leaving the work area. Washing your hands eliminates lead dust that may be on skin, washing your face helps remove dust around the eyes, nose, and mouth, and checking clothing and shoes—especially the soles—for soil or dust prevents bringing contaminants off-site. This combination reduces the chance of spreading particles to vehicles, homes, or other spaces. The other options miss one or more of these protective steps: leaving immediately skips hygiene, washing only hands neglects face and footwear, and changing clothes without washing leaves skin and shoes potentially carrying dust.