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Hand Hygiene

Gloves protect against infections and hazardous substances

Gloves are an integral part of personal protective equipment and serve to protect employees.

How to protect yourself with the right gloves

Gloves are an integral part of personal protective equipment (PPE) and are used to protect you as an employee - both from contact with body fluids and chemicals. Different types of gloves are available depending on the area of application. Medical examination gloves protect you from infectious body fluids, but also from contact with medicines such as antibiotic solutions. For use in cleaning and surface disinfection, on the other hand, protective gloves with a longer shaft are recommended. When handling hazardous substances such as disinfectant concentrates or cytostatics, chemical protective gloves are mandatory.

Read here what you should consider when choosing and using gloves.

Medical examination gloves

Medical examination gloves are essential for protecting staff and patients from contamination. Learn about the qualifications and requirements for these gloves, including the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and European Standard EN 455-1 to 4.

Occlusion effect

The occlusion effect occurs when sweat or heat cannot evaporate due to prolonged use of protective gloves. This increases permeability to harmful substances. Learn more about glove-related issues and solutions.

Removing protective gloves

This article explains the importance of wearing protective gloves to prevent infections, especially in situations involving bodily fluids. It provides a step-by-step glove removal procedure to minimize contamination risk.

Glove juice

Moist environment under gloves caused by sweating can lead to surgical site infections and skin problems. Learn here more about these problems and how to prevent them

Knowledge Database

The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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Concentrate calculator

To determine the share of concentrate when preparing ready-to-use solutions use our concentrate calculator. Simply enter the desired volume and concentration and the calculator automatically indicates the required amount of concentrate.

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HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium 2025

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On May 20, 2025, HARTMANN will continue with the next HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium. This year's title is "Because it matters - Innovations in Infection Prevention". The online stream will be available in german and in english. Find out more here.

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