Glove Safety in the Lab

• Gloves are essential in the chemistry lab to protect against dangerous chemicals.
• They prevent immediate issues like chemical burns and long-term exposure risks.
• Along with enclosed shoes, lab coats, and safety glasses, proper glove use is critical.
• Knowing when to remove gloves is just as important as wearing them.
• To prevent cross-contamination, gloves should be removed immediately after completing a task (e.g., pouring an acid).
• Avoid touching common surfaces (e.g., drawer handles, notes, or your face) while wearing gloves.
• Remind classmates if they are wearing gloves inappropriately, as chemical transfer can pose a risk to everyone.

The graphic below highlights the many factors that gloves can protect against.

It also notes how many things you can unknowingly transfer chemicals onto if you aren't constantly aware of what you are doing.

Examine the graphic and answer the following questions.

 If you don't remove your gloves after you pour acid into a beaker, which of the following might be at risk of transfer contamination? Select the most correct answer.