Disposable Gloves for Hand Protection

Disposable gloves are gloves made of thin material to protect hands from contaminants. They are designed for single-use and should be discarded after each use.

Disposable Gloves FAQ

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What are the different types of disposable gloves?

Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general-use disposable gloves. Choose the best material for protecting your hands. Single-use gloves aren’t an essential accessory on most days, but they can be an effective illness-preventing measure.

Why should you choose a disposable glove?

The glove you select should protect against all chemical hazards. Disposable gloves are a cost effective way to handle chemicals or biological agents that contaminate the glove. The decontamination procedure is fairly complicated, expensive, and time-consuming. It makes sense, then, to sacrifice durability to avoid it.

Which disposable gloves are best?

Nitrile gloves are the most popular disposable gloves due to their strength and their chemical and abrasion resistance. Nitrile gloves offer three times more puncture resistance than latex or vinyl, so you can take on tougher jobs with these gloves. Nitrile disposable gloves are resistant to greases, most acids and bases, and oils.

Should workers be required to wear disposable gloves?

If workers will be required to wear disposable gloves, be aware that wearing gloves may result in new WHS risks. For example, wearing disposable gloves could cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis or other sensitivities in some workers. For some industries, gloves are used to protect against other (non-COVID-19) hazards.

What is a single use disposable glove?

Gloves used in healthcare are defined as single use disposable gloves and are used during medical procedures or provision of care. These include: > chemotherapy gloves – not addressed within this document. Why wear gloves? 1.

What are the different types of medical gloves?

Medical gloves include: chemotherapy gloves. Medical gloves can be made of latex, vinyl, synthetic polymer or nitrile. Use of medical grade gloves should be restricted to health care settings . Information on wearing gloves in health care settings can be found at the Australian Government Department of Health website.