General Guidelines for the Use of Gloves

For one s own safety as well as that of one s colleagues the use of gloves must comply with several important rules. If these rules are broken, health risks may not be excluded even if very good glove types are worn. 

In general, telephone receivers and door handles should not be touched by gloves, especially if the latter are contaminated with hazardous chemicals. 

Before removing them, gloves must be cleaned and washed. Otherwise contamination of the skin could occur during their removal. 

Do not touch telephone receivers, door or knobs with a glove 

Against sweating hands Use cotton-lined gloves 

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