Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA requires the use of effective personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with hazardous drugs.
OSHA requires the use of effective personal protective equipment when working with hazardous drugs.
Here are some examples:
Gloves
- The thickness of the gloves used in handling hazardous drugs is more important than the type of material. The best results have been seen with latex gloves.
- Double gloving is recommended because all gloves are permeable to some extent, and their permeability increases with time. It is recommended if doing so does not interfere with an individual's technique.
- When double gloving, one glove should be placed under the gown cuff and one over. The glove-gown interface should be such that no skin on the arm or wrist is exposed.
- To limit transfer of contamination from the BSC into the work area, the outer gloves should be removed after each task or batch, and should be placed in "zipper" closure plastic bags or other sealable containers for disposal.
- Because all gloves are permeable to some extent and their permeability increases with time, they should be changed regularly (hourly) or immediately if they are torn, punctured, or contaminated with a spill.
- Thicker, longer, latex gloves that cover the gown cuff are recommended with minimal or no powder since the powder may absorb contamination.
- Hands should always be washed before gloves are put on and after they are removed.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-6. Gloves should be changed _____ if they are torn, punctured, or contaminated with a spill.
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