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KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR GLOVE USE IN LABORATORIES DURING SARS-COV-2 OUTBREAK
Laboratory personnel require gloves that protect The selection of gloves for use in the laboratory is increasingly important. There is a growing understanding among laboratory
BRII Response to COVID-19 Prevention and Control
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus continues to spread across the world, we’re working around the clock to deliver solutions that help with prevention and control
How to Remove Gloves
When it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE) it’s important to know the correct way to put things on, and take things off, to ensure
LATEX VS NITRILE VS VINYL GLOVES…WHICH TO CHOOSE?
Latex Gloves Latex gloves are natural material, made out of rubber. They are a popular choice of protective glove for medical or industrial use. The
The Benefits of Latex Gloves
Found mainly in the foodservice and healthcare facilities, the demand for disposable latex gloves continues to heavily increase as more people pay closer attention to
Wearing These Gloves Could Protect You From the Spread of COVID-19
The best way to protect yourself against the growing spread of the coronavirus is still to stay home and self-isolate. But if you’re going to step outside
11 PUBLIC HOT SPOTS FOR GERMS
Since their discovery in 1644, the world has been fighting a messy and sloppy battle with germs. Man has found the germ to be an
Exam Gloves vs. Surgical Gloves
Doctors, nurses, caregivers, dentists and other healthcare workers typically use examination gloves. The risk of the job should be taken into account when deciding between
What is VINYL – NITRILE RUBBER BLENDS (NBR / PVC) ?
Nitrile-butadiene rubbers (NBR) are fully compatible with (plasticized) polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and therefore can be compounded together to produce homogenous blends (alloys) with superior properties.
Latex Surgical Gloves: How they’re made
Latex surgical gloves are a huge part of day to day activity at a hospital, protecting both patients and workers from transmission of diseases or
How Nitrile Gloves are Manufactured
In industries ranging from food service to health care, professionals pervasively use nitrile gloves in their day-to-day use. Nitrile as a material is especially favored
SW Safety recommends reserving nitrile and latex gloves for frontline workers
As the global demand for single-use gloves increases, and personnel restrictions have decreased factory production, there will be an inevitable shortage of nitrile and latex