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How long do you need the glove to be?

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Before committing to your glove type, it is well worth considering a few more elements that can substantially affect how safe you actually are in your work environment, elements such as the type and duration of any potentially harmful contact. • Will gloves be worn for a short or intermittent period of time, or longer periods? Comfort is more important for longer wear. Generally, thicker, robust gloves offer greater protection than thinner gloves but thinner gloves offer better dexterity. • Will contact be from occasional splashes or by total immersion? Short gloves are fine to protect against splashes. If hands are immersed choose a length greater than the depth of immersion. Do you simply need to protect the hands themselves or is there a need to protect the wrists and even part of the arm? Length of glove is as important to the assessment of the correct glove as any other factor. Where gloved hand immersion is justified as necessary in a risk assessment, one way to improve glove use

What Type of Disposable Gloves Should Nurses Wear?

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Proper hand protection is the first line of defense for nurses that work in risky environments. Because of this, as an RN, seeking out the best gloves for nurses is a smart decision.  What are the best disposable gloves for nurses?  Nitrile disposable gloves are considered the better choice for nurses seeking reliable hand protection. They provide the necessary barrier to keep hazardous fluids from touching the skin, halt the spread of germs, have superior tear resistance, and are 100% latex-free – making them the right choice for nurses in medical environments and care facilities. Why Nurses Need the Right Type of Disposable Gloves? Nurses can be at risk on a daily basis, which makes it crucial to wear the right type of protection. Quality disposable gloves are essential for their safety, as well as for their patient’s well-being. Below you will find just a few reasons why a nurse should ensure the best hand protection is being used: Nurses often work directly with patients who have a

What are Non-Latex Gloves?

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We all know   Latex Gloves .But what are   Non-latex   gloves? Non-latex gloves are disposable gloves made with materials free of natural latex rubber. Natural latex is widely used for disposable gloves, not only due to it's reasonable cost and extremely flexible, but also making the gloves comfortable to wear. While latex gloves may cause allergic to some people due to natural latex rubber protein,t hen people develop alternatives to latex gloves--Non-Latex Gloves. Several synthetic materials can be used to make Non-Latex gloves, including neoprene, poly vinyl chloride (PVC or vinyl), and nitrile. Comparing with latex gloves, they are less stretchy tensile. Early non-latex gloves were often a little hard to use, and difficult to don, but many companies have resolved this issue, making gloves which are easy to put on and use. Besides, they tend to be more expensive than latex gloves, such as nitrile gloves. Non-latex gloves come in a range of colors, textures, and sizes.  Many comp

When Should Sterile Gloves Be Worn?

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When should sterile gloves be worn? When donning sterile gloves, how should the second glove be handled? What makes medical gloves sterile? Sterile processes are necessary for patient care activities in order to keep the environment free of germs and to avoid infection. Donning sterile gloves is a major component of preventing and minimizing infection during operations or invasive procedures. What are Sterile Gloves? Sterile gloves are a type of disposable glove that are devoid of any germs and free from all microorganisms. They aid in the prevention of wound infections and limit the danger of blood and bodily fluid pathogen exposure for healthcare professionals. What are the Benefits of Gloves? Sterile gloves are most commonly worn for a reduction in the transmission of microorganisms between health-care workers and patients, and vice versa. Sterile latex free surgical gloves help in minimizing the risk of cross contamination and are instrumental in wound and surgical site hygiene. Wh

How long do you need the glove to be?

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Before committing to your glove type, it is well worth considering a few more elements that can substantially affect how safe you actually are in your work environment, elements such as the type and duration of any potentially harmful contact. • Will gloves be worn for a short or intermittent period of time, or longer periods? Comfort is more important for longer wear. Generally, thicker, robust gloves offer greater protection than thinner gloves but thinner gloves offer better dexterity. • Will contact be from occasional splashes or by total immersion? Short gloves are fine to protect against splashes. If hands are immersed choose a length greater than the depth of immersion. Do you simply need to protect the hands themselves or is there a need to protect the wrists and even part of the arm? Length of glove is as important to the assessment of the correct glove as any other factor. Where gloved hand immersion is justified as necessary in a risk assessment, one way to improve glove use

What is Difference between Exam Gloves and Surgical Gloves

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Surgical glove  is a protective barrier to prevent the possible transmission of diseases between healthcare professionals and patients during surgical procedures. When compared with exam gloves , What is the differences between surgical gloves and medical examination gloves?   We summary as below:   1. Manufacturers of surgical gloves are required to meet a higher level of quality standards. 2. Surgical gloves are sterile(normally Gamma ray sterile ) and individually packaged in pairs . Exam gloves are normally non sterile,and are packed 100pcs/box. 3. Surgical gloves have a more precise range of sizing than medical examination gloves.For example , surgical gloves size from #6 to #9 ,total 7 sizes ,exam gloves, S,M, L XL , total 4 sizes.  4.Surgical gloves have Special hand shape to gain superior touch and comfort ,Anatomic shape for left/right hands individually. But exam gloves are ambidextrous. 4 .Medical examination gloves help prevent contamination between caregivers and patients.

Examination and protective gloves

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Disposable gloves  are among the most commonly used protective products. Bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, microbes, and viruses can easily move from touched objects onto your hands. Following the basic rules of hand hygiene together with the use of appropriately selected gloves protect the user, the patient, and the touched object. Examination and protective gloves are both a medical device and personal protection equipment. Their role is to protect hands and to be the first obstacle to the spread of bacteria, viruses, and other pollutants. The quality of gloves and their characteristics are determined by the restrictive and detailed guidelines described in the relevant harmonized standards and directives. Relevant Applications Disposable gloves are suitable for a range of applications across multiple industries including Medical,Industrial,Automotive,Food Prep/Service,Personal Care etc. Medical The superior comfort and dexterity, and the high level of barrier protection afforded by  lat

Vinyl Price Back to Normal---Time to Order

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If price and fast ship are a priority, then vinyl gloves are the way to go now. The price of vinyl has been back to normal with that in 2019. Why the price down now? The main factor is the increasing production lines. Vinyl gloves  are made from the synthetic monomer material called polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The material is taken through a polymerization process.Vinyl gloves are relatively cheap to produce. The inexpensive factor makes them ideal for use in areas where glove turnover is high. Vinyl gloves are not as durable as the  nitrile  or  latex  types but still offer good service where durability and toughness are not the main concerns and good simple protection against contamination (by user) of material handled is the main aim. Vinyl gloves are often used for: · Non-contaminated light hospital procedures · Food industry · Grooming procedures · Home uses such as cleaning · Good alternative for person allergic to latex · Beauty industry Properties of vinyl gloves: · Latex free · 

Disposable Gloves in Food Industry

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Billions of gloves are used by the global food industry every year. A major reason for glove use in food industry is for preventing hand contact with food or food contact surfaces. Improper use of gloves can pose as much of a problem in causing foodborne illness by transporting bacteria and viruses as hands that have not been properly washed. Proper use of gloves is essential to preparing and serving food safely.   Disposable gloves is an additional protective layer to act as a barrier between bare hands and food that help prevent bacterial and viral contamination of equipment, food and utensils. Below is some disposable gloves safety tips   Disposable gloves should:   Be approved for food service. Be offered in multiple sizes to accommodate individual hand size. Be offered for latex alternative. Not be washed or rinsed and reused. Be changed frequently. Disposable gloves should be changed when they become soiled or torn. For more information about using gloves, contact Pidegree gloves