First, how long the use of protective gloves
The shelf life of general protective gloves is 18 months, the shelf life of latex gloves and nitrile gloves is 3-5 years, PVC gloves and PE gloves are 3 years, but only in the case of unopened and intact storage, if it has been opened for use, be sure to pay attention to changes in gloves, and use for 6 months must be preventive tests.
The life span of protective gloves varies by model and application, and is affected by a number of factors, such as frequent use, damage, cleaning, etc. In general, it is recommended to use disposable gloves once, wear gloves for routine use are recommended to be replaced every 6-12 months, and protective gloves used in special environments (such as high temperatures, chemical contact) may need to be replaced more frequently. Therefore, the service life should be assessed according to the actual situation, different functions of the protective gloves, the service life is also different, but they need to be regularly tested for protective performance.
Second. What situations should be replaced with protective gloves
Protective gloves should be checked before and after use, and the following situations should be scrapped immediately and replaced with new protective gloves in time:
1, Exceed the effective use period or storage period specified in the product manual.
2, Penetration, stiffness, holes.
3, Cracks, serious wear.
4. The suture is cracked.
5, After regular inspection, the protection performance does not meet the current national standards.
6. Deformed, burnt, melted or foamed.
7. Sticky or brittle.
The service life of protective gloves is closely related to the use of the environment, if the use of poor environment, protective gloves may not be able to support the specified use period, it is necessary to replace the protective gloves in time to avoid accidents.
