Disposable food-safe gloves are a critical yet often overlooked part of food safety. Learn about contamination risks, common pathogens in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and how Eagle Protect’s Delta Zero™ program ensures safer, verified gloves for food handling.
Occupational skin disease (OSD) and injuries to the hand and upper limb (musculoskeletal disorders - MSDS) are hazards for any worker wearing cheap disposable gloves. The hand is the most common site affected by OSD, with protective gloves found to be the most common primary cause.
With 15–18% of outbreaks implicating food contact gloves, selecting and correctly using the right glove is critical. Inferior gloves can financially and reputationally cripple a business.
