Single-use sanitation gloves should be changed whenever

• A. Only after a break
• B. Only when torn
• C. When torn or contaminated, when switching tasks, after a break, and after 4 hours of continuous use
• D. Never

Answer: (C)

Gloves are a protective barrier that can become contaminated or develop tiny compromises even if you can’t see them. Change them in several situations to keep that barrier effective: when the gloves are torn or contaminated, when you switch from one task to another to prevent carrying contaminants, after a break, and after about four hours of continuous use. This approach reduces the chance of transferring germs between tasks or hands and helps maintain hygiene.

If you only changed them after a break, you could still spread contamination between tasks or miss issues from wear or small tears. If you only changed them when torn, you might continue using compromised gloves for multiple tasks or breaks. Never changing gloves ignores the risk of contamination entirely.