Transcript Gloves

Gloves: The Basics
• Consider degradation rating, breakthrough time and permeation rate
• Before donning gloves
• Check for tears
• Remove jewelry
• Wash hands
• Use proper doffing techniques to minimize skin exposure
• Grasp outside edge near wrist and peel away from hand turning
glove inside-out.
• Slide ungloved finger under the wrist of the remaining glove
• Peel off from inside, creating a bag for both gloves
• Remove before exiting lab or touching doorknobs to not spread residue
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http://www.nbcht.org/Resources/Technique%20for%20removing%20Disposable%20Glove.pdf