The validity of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a topic that must always be observed by companies, in order to ensure the safety of their professionals. And the procedure gloves fit not only in this category but also in the category of hospital products, being doubly important that they be used only when the validity indicators in the product are respected.
The validity directly interferes with the protective capacity of the gloves for the professional and the patient, and takes into account the degradation time of the material under normal or special conditions.
There are two types of expiration dates that you should be aware of at the time of purchase and use of gloves: the validity of C.A. and the validity of the product itself.
The C.A. (Certificate of Approval) is a document issued by the Ministry of Economy (MTE), former Ministry of Labor, and is the guarantee of the legal origin of the product that your company is acquiring. It is usually decreed that only PPE s that have the indication of C.A. within the validity is that they can be marketed.
However, if the product is already in your inventory and the validity of C.A. win, you can still wear the gloves, as long as the validity of the product is up to date, since this is what ensures that the material of your glove can still offer efficient protection.
But remember, the storage form will also interfere with the quality of your gloves, so be aware of the tips:
- Keep a tight control of your inventory;
- Avoid purchases of products in quantities greater than your use in short terms (monthly, bimonthly or quarterly) in order to avoid losses.
- Always try to purchase products with the expiration dates printed clearly on the packaging. In addition, it is important to keep them in the packaging, to prevent deadlines from exceeding and you do not see.
- Pay attention to storage conditions. Avoid excessive moisture and heat by following the indications for storage on the packaging;
- Organizing your inventory sector also helps prevent loss of validity. Always ensure that gloves with shorter shelf life are sent for use first.
Kevenoll products have all the legal certifications and documentation that guarantee our customers products with quality and efficiency.