The washing of hands must be performed before putting on and after removing gloves because it
1. reduces the number of skin bacteria which multiply and cause irritation.
2. completely eliminates skin bacteria.
3. minimizes the transient bacteria which could contaminate hands through small pinholes.
4. allows gloves to slide on easier when the hands are moist.

(2) and (4)

(1) and (3)

(1) (2) (3)

All of the above

(4) only