Knowing how to correctly don your gloves (put them on your hands) ensures that the gloves will be comfortable and easy to wear for as long as you need to wear them, and also provide the correct protection for your hands. When it is time for you to remove your gloves, knowing how to doff your gloves (remove them) will help prevent you from contaminating your hands.
This video shows detailed instructions in how to don and doff your hand protection when wearing single use or disposable gloves. Thanks to Showa, who is our preferred manufacturer for premium hand protection.
How to correctly don disposable gloves:
Step 1 – Remove one glove from the package and inspect it to be sure no pinholes or tears are present.
Step 2 – If gloves are ambidextrous, they can be worn on either hand. If not, align the glove’s fingers and thumb with the proper hand before donning.
Step 3 – Insert five fingers into the cuff and pull the cuff over the wrist.
Step 4 – Check for a secure fit around the fingers and palm. The cuff should fit snuggly around the wrist.
How to correctly doff disposable gloves:
Step 1 – Grasp the outside edge of the glove near the wrist.
Step 2 – Peel the glove away from the hand, turning it inside out. Hold it in the opposite gloved hand.
Step 3 – Slide an unloved finger under the wrist of the remaining glove, being careful not to touch the outside of the glove.
Step 4 – Peel the remaining glove off from the inside, creating a “bag”containing both gloves. Discard in the trash.