Hand Protection PPEforHigh Steam Sterilization Processes
That's the KelKlave Autoclave Safety Glove
Autoclaved contents are extremely hot and if you aren’t careful, steam autoclave disinfection can cause a severe burn to the hands and arms when removing end-of-cycle items from the autoclave chamber!
Widely used, autoclaves are one of the cheapest, easiest and most effective methods of destroying all living organisms on an item. Soiled instrumentation trays and cassette packages loaded with reusable medical devices, biohazard waste or laboratory glassware are placed inside a pressurized chamber filled with 250–270 °F (121–132 °C) of steam to destroy microorganisms such as bacteria, spores and fungi. To ensure your safety, be sure you have theproper hand protectionor an injury could result!
Highly capable of rendering items sterile of any living organisms, autoclaves or steam sterilizers are commonly used in dentistry, microbiology and mycology, tattooing, body piercing, funerary practice, medicine and prosthetics fabrication to sterilize equipment, medical devices and surgical instruments for future operations and other aseptic procedures.
RISKS
Potential risks of using an autoclave are heat and steam burns, hot fluid scalds, and injuries to hands and arms from an explosion. The use ofpersonal protective equipment (PPE)such as heat-insulating gloves, lab coat, close-toed shoes and safety glasses help prevent burns and scalds during the loading and unloading the autoclave.
HAND PROTECTION THAT PREVENT BURNS
The 422-11 Jomac® Kelklave Autoclave Glove fromWells Lamontis constructed with soft, pliant, natural white loop-out terry cloth material for heat protection up to 250°F. The clute cut design eliminates seams on the bottom side of the palm for enhanced comfort and dexterity. It is a popular hand safety choice for industrial heat protection when handling hot objects out of the autoclave, oven, grill or other heated compartment in the lab, school, bakery or institution.
These extra-long autoclave gloves are very flexible and comfortable to wear. The 11-inch gauntlet provides better heat protection from burns on the arm. Extending past the elbow, the Kelklave Autoclave Glove allows wearers to reach into hot spaces or handle hot metal items with full confidence. The extended coverage also provides a protective barrier against spray, splatter staining on clothing or the skin.
Training on the safe operation of an autoclave prior to using combined with the proper hand protection ensures disinfection and personal safety. Before you open the door and reach is, be sure to slip on these Kelklave heat shielding gloves on. All you need to do now is tap the link and …
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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Kelklave Autoclave Gloves can be machine washed in warm water with mild detergent or soap for 10-15 minutes. Water temperature should not exceed 160ºF (71ºC). Rinse in cold water. Tumble dry for 10-15 minutes, not exceeding 150ºF (67ºC). Terry products may require additional dryingtime. Do not use bleach or dry cleaning solution.
CAUTION
The degree of heat resistance a glove may offer is directly related to the duration of exposure and weight of the object being handled.
