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In order to make an impact in reducing latex allergy exposures in the workplace, more
than just hazard recognition needs to occur. After performing
an exposure assessment, preventative measures for worker
safety should be implemented. The following documents provide
safety and health information regarding latex allergy
prevention.
- Latex
Allergy, A Prevention Guide. US Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-113. Provides a guide to latex allergy
prevention, set in a question and answer format.
- Preventing
Allergic Reactions to Natural Rubber Latex in the Workplace.
US Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 97-135, (1997,
June). A
Spanish
version is also available. Contains recommendations for employers
and employees to help minimize latex allergy reactions and
exposures, including a worker warning sheet for latex
allergy that can be copied and posted.
- Natural
Rubber-Containing Medical Devices; User Labeling. Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal Register Final Rules, (1997,
September 30). States actual wording required
by the FDA for the labeling of medical devices that contain
natural rubber latex. Also, states that labeling of natural rubber latex
devices may no longer use the term "hypoallergenic." These requirements apply to all devices composed of
or containing, or having packaging or components composed of
or containing, natural rubber that contacts humans.
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Latex Allergy A Guide to Prevention. Occupational Health
Surveillance Program, New Jersey's Department of Health
and Senior Services. Provides a
brochure for prevention
of latex allergy adapted from the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guide.
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