·	Wash and dry your hands before putting on gloves, if your hands are dirty or you have been already handled chemicals with bare hands.

·	Wash and dry your hands thoroughly after using gloves.

·	W ash your hands and change the gloves after spillages or splashes with substances onto gloves have occurred.

·	Apply a suitable hand cream after washing your hands.

·	Report any skin reactions or rashes to the Occupational Health department.

·	Do not use an oil based emollient prior to wearing gloves as this can increase absorption of the proteins found in the glove and can cause glove deterioration. If you need an emollient to stop your hands drying out, these are best used at the end of a work session.

·	Do not scrub the skin or use abrasive cleansers. The Occupational Health department will be able to advise on the suitable cleansers.

·	Do not use workplace solvents e.g. paraffin, acetone, to clean you hands.

·	Do not use latex gloves unless there is a clear advantage over other glove materials (see the Glove Selection Guidance on the Occupational Health web pages).

·	If you suffer with eczema or dermatitis, try wearing cotton liners inside your gloves to avoid your skin being irritated by sweat and friction from the glove.