How many gloves get wasted at your workplace every week? Torn boxes, contaminated surfaces, staff grabbing the wrong size—or too many—can all lead to wasted stock and increased costs. That’s why every workplace needs a smart solution: disposable glove dispensers that make storage simple, clean, and compliant.

In this guide, we’ll explore the best types of glove dispensers, where to place them, and how they help reduce waste, improve hygiene, and boost PPE compliance across your site.

Why Glove Dispensers Matter

Boxes of gloves sitting on benches, desks, or inside drawers get dirty, fall apart, and end up costing you more than you think. A proper disposable glove dispenser solves this by:

• Keeping gloves clean and protected
• Preventing overuse or cross-contamination
• Improving staff compliance and confidence
• Making restocking and stock checks easier

In sectors like food production, healthcare, manufacturing, and packaging, gloves are often the most used and most misused PPE item. A dispenser system fixes that fast.

Types of Disposable Glove Dispensers

Choosing the right dispenser depends on your environment and usage volume. Here are the most common (and most effective) types:

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Wall-Mounted Single-Box Holders

These hold a single box of gloves, usually in landscape format. Ideal for small work areas or specialist zones.

2. 

Triple or Multi-Box Dispensers

Holds multiple glove boxes for different sizes (S/M/L). Prevents staff from using the wrong size, which leads to breakage and waste.

3. 

Enclosed Dispensers

Keeps gloves protected from splashes, dust, or airborne particles. Perfect for cleanrooms, healthcare, and food prep zones.

4. 

Magnetic Dispensers

Attach to metal surfaces—great for mobile stations, trolleys, or temporary work areas.

5. 

Free-Standing Units

Used in high-traffic entryways or gowning areas. Combine with masks and hand sanitiser for full PPE access.

Best Locations for Glove Dispensers

Glove storage should be strategic, not just convenient. The goal is to place gloves where they’re needed most—at the point of use.

Location	Why It Works
Entry points	Ensure staff don gloves before entering sensitive zones
Assembly lines	Easy access reduces work delays and improves compliance
Packing stations	Maintains hygiene standards during product handling
Changing rooms	Encourages glove use before entering operational zones
Cleanrooms	Essential for contamination control and access tracking

Mounting Tip: Label each dispenser clearly, showing glove type and size. Use visual cues (e.g., colour coding) for fast identification.

Benefits of Using Disposable Glove Dispensers

1. Reduce Glove Waste

Dispensers control how many gloves are accessed at once. This discourages grabbing more than needed.

2. Protect Stock from Contamination

Boxes left open on surfaces collect dirt, oil, or splashes. Enclosed or elevated dispensers keep gloves clean and usable.

3. Improve PPE Compliance

Glove dispensers make gloves easy to find and use—removing the “I couldn’t find any” excuse.

4. Support Lean Safety Principles

Visual organisation and structured layouts reduce confusion, improve efficiency, and align with 5S/lean strategies.

5. Easier Inventory Checks

Transparent holders or colour-coded boxes let supervisors instantly see what needs restocking.

Integrate with Your Health & Safety Station

Want to streamline PPE and safety in one place? Add disposable glove dispensers to your modular safety board. Combine them with:

• Dry wipe inspection logs
• First aid kits
• Mask and eyewear holders
• Burns kits and eyewash signage

This all-in-one solution makes your workplace look clean, professional, and audit-ready.

Final Thoughts

If you’re still storing glove boxes on worktops or in drawers, it’s time to upgrade. Disposable glove dispensers are a low-cost, high-impact way to reduce waste, keep gloves clean, and ensure staff use PPE correctly—every time.

Choose the right dispenser for your site, install it in the right place, and make glove access part of your lean safety strategy.

Need help designing a glove dispensing setup for your site? We’ll help you match the right products to your environment, usage level, and compliance needs.