Key Points to Gloves’ Usage

Key Points to Gloves’ Usage

1. The size of the gloves should be appropriate. If the gloves are too tight, it can restrict blood circulation and cause fatigue and discomfort;  If it is too loose, it is not flexible to use and will cause falling off easily.

2. The gloves used should have sufficient protective effect. At the environments where steel wire cut resistant gloves should be used, synthetic yarn cut resistant gloves cannot be used. To ensure its protective function, it is necessary to replace gloves regularly . If the usage time is exceeded, it may cause damage to hands or skin.

3. Check the gloves at any time to see if there are some small holes or damaged & worn areas, especially the fingertips. For chemical resistant gloves, the inflation method can be used for inspection.

4. Pay attention to the safety during using time, do not leave contaminated gloves around to avoid causing harm to others. Gloves that are not used temporarily should be placed in a safe place.

5. When taking off gloves, it is necessary to pay attention to the correct method to prevent harmful substances contaminated with gloves from touching with the skin and clothes, or else it will cause secondary pollution.

6. Do not ignore any skin redness or itching to prevent the occurrence of skin diseases such as dermatitis. If there is dryness, itching, bubbles, etc  in the hands, please see a doctor timely.