| Document ID (ISN) | 103626 |
| CIS number |
04-601 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0373-1944 - Travail et sécurité |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
INRS ED 118
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| Author(s) |
Balty I. |
| Title |
Proctective gloves in the health care sector |
| Original title |
Gants de protection pour les métiers de santé [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
May 2004, No.640, insert 4p. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view_view/61D6621BDA9647D8C1256EC3004DCE4B/$FILE/visu.html?OpenElement [in French]
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| Abstract |
In health care settings, using gloves that are suited to the task contributes to the safety of both health care staff and their patients. Consequently, one needs to understand the advantages and limitations of the various types of gloves and their constituent materials. This practical safety information sheet presents the regulations and standards that apply to protective gloves, together with good practices for their use. Contents: types of gloves; efficiency of gloves with respect to protecting against biological hazards; good practices in the use of gloves. In boxes: materials used in glove manufacture; prevention of allergies; regulations and standards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; France; safe working methods; biological hazards; health care personnel |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
allergens; data sheet; selection of equipment; latex |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Biological hazards
Hand and arm protection
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