How to Properly Wear Cleanroom Gloves

Cleanroom Gloves Wearing Guide | クリーンルーム手袋の装着方法

Introduction
Properly wearing cleanroom gloves is essential to prevent particle contamination and cross-contamination in controlled environments.
Incorrect handling during the glove donning process can introduce particles to the glove surface and compromise cleanroom integrity.
The following step-by-step guide explains the correct procedure for wearing cleanroom gloves while minimizing contamination risks.
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Correct Procedure

STEP 1
To prevent cross-contamination, do not touch the outer surface of the gloves with bare hands. Use two fingers to grasp the inner side of the glove.
STEP 2
After grasping the glove, fold the glove cuff outward so that the inner surface is exposed. This ensures that only the inner surface of the glove is touched.
STEP 3
Hold the exposed inner cuff with the assisting hand.While gently pulling the glove outward, insert your hand slowly into the glove.
STEP 4
Keep the glove cuff folded so that the inner surface remains exposed during the process.
STEP 5
Repeat the same process for the other hand. Hold the inner cuff, fold it outward, and insert your hand into the glove without touching the outer surface.
STEP 6
Once both hands are inside the gloves, gently unfold and straighten the cuffs.
STEP 7
Remember that the inner surface of the glove was touched with bare hands during Step 1. Therefore, avoid touching that area with the outer surface of the glove to prevent particle contamination. Instead, hold the outer edge of the glove cuff when adjusting the cuff.
STEP 8
After straightening the cuffs, pull the sleeve of the cleanroom garment over the glove cuff.
STEP 9
Since the outer surface of both gloves has not been touched by bare hands, the gloves are now considered clean. You may now adjust the gloves using both hands to ensure a comfortable and proper fit.
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Common Mistakes

Grabbing the outer surface of the glove directly with bare hands. Risk: Particle contamination.
Touching one glove with bare hands and then using it to handle another glove. Risk: Cross-contamination between gloves.
Using the contaminated outer surface of the glove to pull or adjust the cleanroom garment sleeve. Risk: Particle transfer to cleanroom garments.
Touching the outer surface of cleanroom gloves with bare hands can introduce particles and cause contamination inside the cleanroom environment.
Yes. If the outer surfaces were not touched by bare hands during the donning process, the gloves can safely touch each other for adjustment.
The most common mistake is grabbing the outer surface of the glove with bare hands, which can lead to particle contamination.

Conclusion

Correct glove donning procedures are essential for maintaining cleanroom contamination control.
By following proper handling techniques, workers can significantly reduce the risk of particle transfer and protect sensitive manufacturing environments.

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