Best Practices for Glove Safety

Key Guidelines for Maximising Glove Safety

Gloves are essential for safety across various industries, serving as a critical protective barrier for both the user and the materials being handled. Whether you are establishing a new food safety protocol or enhancing an existing HACCP plan, these best practices provide comprehensive guidance from glove selection to maintenance. 

What’s Included

1. Choosing the Right Gloves:

• Types, durability & thickness
• Resistance to chemicals and punctures
• Colours, proper fit and sizing
• AQL standards and independent testing

2. Dispensing and Hand Hygiene

3. Using Gloves Correctly:

• Identifying high-risk times for cross-contamination
• Knowing when to change gloves to avoid contamination
• Correct methods for putting on (donning) and removing (doffing) gloves

4. Maintaining Gloves:

• Regular glove replacement
• Proper storage techniques
• And more!