Gloves

Gloves help protect you when directly handling potentially infectious materials or contaminated surfaces.

• Wear gloves when directly handling potentially infectious materials or in contact with contaminated surfaces.
  
  
• Vinyl, latex or nitrile gloves may be worn.
  
  
• Change gloves when visibly soiled, torn or punctured.
  
  
• Wash hands upon removing gloves. Gloves do not replace the need for excellent handwashing!
  
  
• Gloves should be worn as part of Standard Precautions or Contact Precautions.