Gloves have been essential for hand protection in laboratories and health care facilities since time immemorial. Today, these are also widely used in the food service industry, various businesses, industrial applications, and even in households for general tasks, protecting users against risks of cross contamination and infection. If you're in the lookout for disposable gloves but clueless on where to start, here's a short but concise guide from Microflex, one of SECO's popular brands, on how to choose the right gloves that would do the job.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GLOVE
1. What are the hazards?
Conduct a hazard assessment and take stock of all of the possible hazards in your environment. When you do be sure to read the labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of liquids, such as disinfectants or solvents that workers may handle or come into contact with.
2. What types of gloves are needed?
Consider the type of protection required.
Chemical gloves? Or gloves that protect against chemical splash?
Thick, durable gloves?
Sterile or clean gloves?
Mechanical or cut protection gloves?
Gloves that provide protection against heat or cold?
Select the type of glove needed based on the specific hazards present, as well as potential exposure time to those hazards.
3. What additional glove features might help?
Think about glove fit and features, as these impact worker safety, comfort and productivity. For example, gloves that are thicker and more durable can prevent rips and tears; gloves that feature textured fingertips can improve grip; and gloves with low Acceptable Quality Levels can reduce the risk of harmful exposures.
DISPOSABLE GLOVE WEAR TIPS
DO
Choose the best fitting glove
Check for defects during use
Change gloves regularly
Change gloves when exposed to harmful substances
Change gloves when they show signs of damage
Check chemical permeation times
Treat and cover cuts, abrasions and wounds
DON’T
Wear gloves that are too small or too large
Wear damaged gloves
Forget to change gloves after exposure to harmful substances
Share gloves
Ignore signs of skin irritation
Ready for Next Level Hand Protection?
Keep yourself and everyone well-protected against viruses and bacteria with high-quality, multi-purpose, and versatile Microflex® disposable gloves ideal for a wide range of applications. Choose the best for your job by browsing SECO's inventory including Microflex® Long Cuff Powder-free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Microflex® Powder-free Nitrile Exam Gloves, and Microflex® Powder-free Latex Exam Gloves, all designed to offer durable and advanced protection especially during these times.