The following are Safework practices are for essential workers - to protect yourself and limit the spread of contamination.
They have been adapted from the Canterbury District Health Board.
Sequence for putting on PPE
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1. Gown
- Fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrists, and wrap around the back
- Fasten in back of neck and waist
2. Surgical mask or N95 mask
- Secure ties or elastic bands at middle of head and neck
- Fit flexible band to nose bridge
- Fit snug to face and below chin
- Check N95 mask for seal
3. Goggles or Faceshield
- Place over face and eyes and adjust to fit
4. Gloves
- Extend to cover wrist of isolation gown
Also:
- Keep hands away from face
- Limit surfaces touched
- Change gloves when torn or heavily contaminated
- Perform hand hygiene
Safe removal of PPE
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1. Gloves
- Using a gloved hand, grasp the palm area of the other gloved hand and peel off first glove
- Slide fingers of ungloved hand under remaining glove at wrist and peel off second glove over first glove
- Discard gloves into a waste container
2. Gown
- Unfasten gown ties, taking care that sleeves don’t contact your body when reaching for ties
- Pull gown away from neck and shoulders, touching inside of gown only
- Turn gown inside out
- Fold or roll carefully into a bundle and discard into a waste container
3. Goggles or faceshield
- Remove goggles or face shield from the back by lifting head band or ear pieces
- If the item is reusable clean and disinfectant, place in designated receptacle for reprocessing
4. Mask
- Grasp bottom ties or elastics of mask and remove without touching the front
- Discard into a waste container
Also:
- Wash hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser immediately after removing all PPE