How to Properly Remove Nitrile Gloves

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Grip the cuff of one glove with the opposite hand.

   Pinch the glove on the inside of the wrist and use your thumb, forefinger and middle finger for best dexterity.
   
   Make sure you are touching only the outside of the glove your taking off.
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   Step 2: Pull the cuff outwards

   Roll the material onto the middle and forefinger, then hook your thumb into the cuff. , The glove should now be inside out with your fingers still covered up to approximately the first knuckle on your middle finger. , The removed glove should not be visible in your hand. , This should stretch the material. , This should cause your gloved hand to be enveloped by the stretched out material. , You should be left with two gloves in a ball inside out. , If the gloves are covered with any toxic or bio- hazardous material, dispose of gloves in the same way you would that material.
   
   If gloves are not contaminated dispose of in garbage or Nitrile glove recycling bin. ,
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   Step 3: stretching the material.

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   Step 4: Pull the glove straight off of your hand

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   Step 5: stopping just before the finger tips.

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   Step 6: Grab the inside out glove with your remaining gloved hand

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   Step 7: and ball it in you fist.

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   Step 8: Hook your fingers under the remaining cuff and pull out and up.

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   Step 9: Roll gloved fist downwards towards the wrist while pulling the material with your other hand.

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    Step 10: Keep pulling the glove until it is completely off your hand.

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    Step 11: Dispose of them properly.

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    Step 12: Wash hands after each use.

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