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Eye Protection
Because bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the eyes, you should wear the proper eye protection whenever there is a risk of splashing or vaporization of contaminated fluids.
Glove Protection
Protective gloves should be made of latex, nitrile, rubber, or other water impervious materials. If protective gloves are particularly thin, you may double glove to provide an additional layer of protection. Cover any cuts or sores on your hands with a bandage or similar protection as an additional layer of protection before you put on your gloves.
Before you put on your protective gloves, always thoroughly inspect them. Never use gloves that are torn, punctured, or damaged in some manner.
When you remove contaminated gloves, do so carefully as to avoid touching the outside of the gloves with your bare skin.
Dispose of any contaminated gloves in a properly labeled container so that no one else will come into contact with it.
Watch the videos below to see two different techniques for proper glove removal.
