When removing gloves safely, what should you do first?

• A. Dispose of the gloves safely. Do not reuse the gloves.
• B. With both hands gloved, grasp the outside of one glove at the top of your wrist.
• C. Clean your hands immediately after removing gloves and before touching any objects or surfaces.
• D. Peel off this first glove, peeling away from your body and from wrist to fingertips, turning the glove inside out.

Answer: (B)

Safe glove removal focuses on preventing self-contamination by handling the glove surfaces without touching your skin. The first move is to grasp the outside of one glove at the top of your wrist with your other gloved hand, making sure you’re pinching the glove without touching bare skin. This grip lets you begin turning the glove inside out as you peel it away, so the contaminated exterior stays inside the glove and away from your skin. After the first glove is removed, you can proceed to remove the second glove by sliding a finger under its cuff and peeling it off over the first glove, discard both, and then wash your hands. This initial step is essential because it starts the process in a way that minimizes contact between contaminated surfaces and your skin.