Nitrile Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Nitrile and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| What type of protective gear must be worn as a minimum when working with hazardous chemicals: | View Page |
| Gloves Gloves made of either latex or a latex equivalent material such as nitrile must be worn whenever there is a risk of contact with blood or other body fluids.Keep hand jewelry worn under gloves to a minimum to protect their integrity.Replace gloves: Between patient contacts If they are damaged or contaminated Before leaving the work area. Perform hand hygiene after removing gloves. Disposable gloves cannot be washed.Utility gloves or heavy-duty rubber gloves are useful when cleaning up spills or when there is a risk of damage from equipment handling.Utility gloves may be decontaminated and reused if their integrity has not been compromised. They should be inspected regularly, and must be replaced if damaged. | View Page |
| Types of gloves To protect the worker from blood borne pathogens, either latex or a latex like product such as nitrile must be worn when handling specimens or other items possibly contaminated with blood.Utility gloves or heavy-duty rubber gloves are useful when cleaning up spills or when there is a risk of damage from equipment handling. | View Page |
| Handling and Storage Data Information concerning the eye, skin, and respiratory protection required while using the chemical. Safety goggles are the minimum eye protection and rubber or nitrile gloves must be worn when handling any chemical. Any special ventilation that might be needed. | View Page |
| Personal Protective Equipment Personal protective equipment is an essential way to protect yourself from the dangers of chemicals. You'll find on the label or MSDS exactly what kinds of clothing, gloves, and coverings you'll need to keep yourself safe. Also, the laboratory's chemical hygiene plan will include information about necessary personal protective equipment and engineering controls that will reduce your exposure to hazardous chemicals. At a minimum, safety goggles and rubber or nitrile gloves (not necessarily utility gloves) are necessary parts of your personal protective equipment. | View Page |