What are the Benefits of Nitrile Gloves?
Good, better best. These are words that many of us live by. There seems to be options available for every product or service that we are being introduced to. Whether it is a package for a new software or a phone where you can choose the amount of memory that you need to have. When it comes to the world of gloves that you will use on duty, there are many options to choose from.
What are the options?
It generally comes down to three types of gloves that are available: Vinyl, Latex and Nitrile. Each type has its pro’s and may be good choices for protection.
At the bottom of the pile seems to always fall vinyl. They are not recommended in the areas of barrier protection, chemical resistance as well as strength and durability. The main reason they are generally not recommended is because they can break and puncture easily when put under pressure or stress.
The next choice up is latex. The downfall to latex is if you are allergic because they contain protein and chemical allergens. These gloves however, if you are not allergic, provide great flexibility and are very comfortable to wear.
The final choice is nitrile. These are a great choice and can be worn by anyone with an allergy to latex. They are a wonderful choice that will provide resistance to many chemicals and will provide good barrier protection.
Where Should You Wear Exam Gloves?
There are many settings in the healthcare field where exam gloves are required. Some of those situations include: physician’s office, phlebotomy, laboratory, long term care facility, and home care amongst many other areas. If you are in a situation where the potential for touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions or items visibly soiled with body fluids; you should wear gloves. Gloves are not indicated except for contact precautions when there is no potential for exposure to blood or contaminated environment.
How can Safetec Protect your employees?
When ordering a Universal Precaution Compliance Kit, you can now order it with nitrile gloves as an option. Giving you some of the best protection without having to worry about allergens, gloves tearing or if your employees are fully protected.
Source: https://mms.mckesson.com/gloves