When wearing static-dissipative lab coats, operators should keep the sleeves cuffed or buttoned at the wrist, with only the wrist strap showing. No jewelry should be exposed. The top button can be unbuttoned, unless it's necessary to prevent contaminating the work area. The coats should be checked regularly for damage and cleaned following the manufacturer's recommendations. Operators should not take lab coats home to clean, since poor cleaning practices can damage the carbon fibers woven into the fabric.