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The following references aid in
recognizing latex hazards in the workplace.
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Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction
To Natural Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber
Products. OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB), (2008, January 28). Alerts field personnel, employees and employers about issues regarding sensitization and
allergic reactions that have occurred in some individuals using natural rubber
latex (NRL) products, particularly gloves, in the workplace setting.
- Occupational
Latex Allergies. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Topic Page.
Describes latex allergies and includes links to What's New
Regarding Latex Allergies, NIOSH Publications on Latex
Allergies, and Other Latex Allergy-Related Resources and Links.
- Medical
Glove Powder Report. US Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), Center for Devices and
Radiological Health, (1997, September). Discusses potential
adverse health effects of glove powder and latex allergy.
- Reddy S. Latex
Allergy. American Family Physician. 1998 Jan 1;57(1):93-100. Contains a general overview of latex
allergy, latex origin, allergic reactions and symptoms, and those at
risk. Also, provides a Patient
Information Handout.
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