School Infection Control Handbook - 2010

Chapter 3: Development of Protocols

Type

Specifications

Comments

Gloves have a “break-through” time, at which point they are no longer protective. Disposable gloves are thinner than reusable gloves, and it must be determined whether they can withstand immersion in a chemical for any length of time. Do not reuse disposable gloves.

Criteria to select chemical-resistant gloves: Type of chemicals being handled Nature of contact (total immersion, splash, etc.) Duration of contact Area requiring protection (hand only, forearm, arm) Size and comfort Chemically resistant depending on the type of chemical being used.

Some chemicals can penetrate footwear.

When should PPE be worn?

If an employee could…

then…

have contact with infectious materials

gloves are required

be splashed in the face

a mask is required

be splashed on the body

an apron is required

step in it and track it around

foot protection is required

What type of training should the school provide to employees? Employers are required to train each employee who must use PPE on the following: x When PPE is necessary x What kind of PPE is necessary x How to properly put on, adjust, take off, and wear PPE x Limitations of PPE x Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE

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