Medical

Risks In The Medical Industry

There are numerous risks particular to the medical industry such as biohazards and pathogenic contamination. For surgical purposes specially, the standards of sterlisation required are extremely rigorous to prevent life-threatening open-wound infections.

Medical Safety Gloves are worn to protect healthcare and frontline workers from biohazards and reduce the risk of contamination. SHOWA’s dedication to the protection and safety of the medical community is a top priority. The typical medical glove PPE is the single-use nitrile glove. In 1991, SHOWA introduced the world’s first 100% nitrile, latex-free glove. The invention and commercialization of this groundbreaking product forever changed the single-use world market. Engineered with 100% nitrile, each of these gloves provide resistance performance against permeation and degradation. Powder-free gloves are chlorinated to offer more comfort to improve fit and longevity of wear. Today, SHOWA offers the most complete range of nitrile gloves for single-use on the market.