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Buying the Right Type of Medical Glove: 10 Things to Consider

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Medical-grade gloves are a vital piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many professional environments. If you need disposable gloves for your professional environment, choosing the best possible kind of glove is critical. You’ll need to understand the difference between various disposable glove types. Not all gloves are the same — different materials, strength levels and other features lend themselves to distinct purposes. Below, we’ll discuss the 10 most important considerations for stocking up on gloves. 1. Type of Material Disposable gloves with an acceptable AQL rating come in a variety of materials. One of the first things you should consider is your glove material preference. 2. Sterile vs. Non-Sterile For a glove to have a “sterile” rating, it must meet strict FDA guidelines. Sterile medical gloves are acceptable for surgical purposes, so they must have the best possible AQL ratings. Sterile gloves must have an acceptable quality level of 1.5 or lower. 3. Powdered vs.

Does Glove Color Matter?

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Not so long ago, the presence of color in a disposable glove indicated a latex-free glove. Nitrile exam gloves  were usually some shade of blue. Latex gloves were a natural color, and looked like – well, latex. But not anymore. Nitrile exam gloves are now available in a rainbow of colors. And latex gloves are available in colors other than “natural.” While choice is nice, does glove color matter? Maybe. Glove Color in the Lab Laboratories are frequently faced with the possibility of cross-contamination. This can happen when an employee inadvertently transfers substances from one area of the lab to another on their gloved hands. Assigning a specific glove color to each area of the lab can help. For instance, blue gloves could be used in one area, and  white nitrile gloves  in another. Wearing different colored gloves provides supervisors and employees a visual cue. This can help prevent costly errors caused by cross-contamination. Colored Medical Gloves Health care facilities often pref

The Best Disposable Gloves for Sensitive Skin

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Disposable gloves  provide an important barrier between your hands and any germs, contaminants, chemicals or dirt you’re working with. They play a vital role in protecting workers across numerous industries, keeping their hands safe and clean.  For people with sensitive skin, however, the disposable gloves themselves can sometimes be problematic, causing allergic reactions  and painful skin irritations. Find out more about what causes reactions and what gloves are good for sensitive skin. The Best Latex-Free Gloves for Sensitive Skin As latex allergies have become more common and often result from exposure, many workplaces and medical facilities have moved toward latex-free options to protect their employees. These employers often see much lower rates of latex allergies or skin irritations occurring due to disposable gloves. Two of the most popular options for sensitive-skin-friendly gloves include synthetic rubbers like nitrile and vinyl. Nitrile Gloves for Sensitive Skin Nitrile glov