Wearing Gloves

The most common exposure to chemicals is on the hands. The best way to avoid it is by wearing gloves. These are provided and should be worn properly. To wear gloves properly do the following:

1. First wear the proper size. Do not wear a pair of gloves that is too small or too big.

2. Second, wear gloves only when handling chemicals. Also, do not touch yourself when you are wearing gloves.

3. Third, inspect the gloves while you are wearing them. If they have any rips or tears in them, dispose of them properly and obtain new ones. If they have been exposed to chemicals, dispose of them properly and obtain new ones.

4. Fourth, after you are done handling chemicals, you no longer need to where gloves, therefore, take them off.

5. Fifth, if you need to exit the lab for anything, you must remove the gloves and dispose of them properly.