Using Gloves to Prevent Infection in Laboratories

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Using Gloves to Prevent Infection in Laboratories

• By- Sentinel Laboratories

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Importance of infection control

• Protection and Safety Gloves safeguard against
  hazardous substances, ensuring personal safety
  and preventing contamination.
• Regulatory Compliance Wearing gloves meets
  essential regulatory standards, maintaining lab
  accreditation and avoiding penalties.

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Disposable Gloves

• Latex Gloves Known for their excellent
  elasticity and comfort, latex gloves offer
  superior tactile sensitivity, making them ideal
  for tasks requiring precision.
• Nitrile Gloves These gloves are highly resistant
  to chemicals and punctures, providing a strong
  barrier for handling hazardous substances safely.
• Vinyl Gloves Vinyl gloves are cost-effective and
  suitable for general use, offering good
  protection for low-risk tasks.

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When to Use Gloves

• Handling Hazardous Chemicals Always wear gloves
  when working with toxic, corrosive, or irritating
  chemicals to prevent skin contact and injuries.
• Biological Samples Use gloves when handling
  biological specimens, cultures, and infectious
  materials to avoid contamination and infection.
• Radioactive Materials Gloves are essential when
  dealing with radioactive substances to minimize
  exposure and protect your skin.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Wear gloves while
  cleaning lab equipment and surfaces with
  disinfectants and other cleaning agents.
• General Lab Work For routine lab tasks,
  including handling glassware, pipetting, and
  specimen collection, gloves provide an extra
  layer of safety and hygiene.

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Proper Glove Donning (Putting On)

• Wash your hands- Washing your hands before
  putting on gloves prevents you from contaminating
  them with bacteria or other microbes.
• Pick up the gloves carefully- If you're
  left-handed, pick up the glove with your left
  hand and put it on your right hand. Keep your
  hands above your waist to avoid touching
  contaminated surfaces.
• Choose the right size- Gloves that are too big
  or too small can easily fall off or contaminate
  the gloves.
• Put on the gloves- Slide the tips of the gloves
  over your fingers and smooth them down. Avoid
  pulling at the seams.
• Adjust the gloves- Once the gloves are on, reach
  under the cuff to pull them up or adjust them for
  a snug fit.

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Glove Disposal

• Remove Gloves Safely Avoid touching the outside
  of the gloves with bare skin. Peel off the first
  glove by pinching the wrist area, turning it
  inside out as you remove it. Hold the removed
  glove in the remaining gloved hand. Slide your
  fingers under the wrist of the second glove and
  peel it off inside out, encasing the first glove
  inside the second.
• Dispose in Designated Containers Place used
  gloves in designated biohazard or chemical waste
  containers, depending on the contaminants they
  were exposed to. Do not dispose of laboratory
  gloves in regular trash bins.
• Avoid Reusing Disposable Gloves Disposable
  gloves are designed for single use only. Reusing
  them can lead to contamination and compromise
  safety.

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UK Laboratory Glove Supplier

• Sentinel Laboratories is one of the suppliers of
  laboratory gloves in the UK. Renowned for their
  commitment to quality and innovation, they offer
  a comprehensive range of gloves tailored to meet
  the needs of different laboratory environments.
  Their product line includes the highly acclaimed
  Kimtech Pure Cleanroom Gloves, designed
  specifically for use in controlled environments
  where contamination control is critical.

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Thank You For Your Attention And Interest

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