To remove gloves safely and prevent cross-contamination, you should follow the and Skin-to-Skin technique recommended by organizations like the CDC and OSHA . Step-by-Step Removal Technique
: You can watch visual guides from HSE (which includes a downloadable mp4 option) or the CDC's YouTube channel for a complete walkthrough of PPE removal.
: Use your gloved hand to pinch the outside of the other glove near the wrist.
: Immediately discard the gloves in a biohazard or designated waste bin . Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Training Resources
: Pull the second glove down toward your fingertips. It should turn inside out, encasing the first glove inside.
: Pull the glove away from your body, peeling it off until it is inside out. Hold this removed glove in your still-gloved hand.
To remove gloves safely and prevent cross-contamination, you should follow the and Skin-to-Skin technique recommended by organizations like the CDC and OSHA . Step-by-Step Removal Technique
: You can watch visual guides from HSE (which includes a downloadable mp4 option) or the CDC's YouTube channel for a complete walkthrough of PPE removal.
: Use your gloved hand to pinch the outside of the other glove near the wrist.
: Immediately discard the gloves in a biohazard or designated waste bin . Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Training Resources
: Pull the second glove down toward your fingertips. It should turn inside out, encasing the first glove inside.
: Pull the glove away from your body, peeling it off until it is inside out. Hold this removed glove in your still-gloved hand.