| Document ID (ISN) | 69985 |
| CIS number |
97-1655 |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.97-135
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| Title |
NIOSH Alert - Preventing allergic reactions to natural rubber latex in the workplace |
| Original title |
Alerta NIOSH - Cómo prevenir reacciones alérgicas al látex de caucho en el trabajo [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Publication Dissemination, EID, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, 1997. iv, 11p. 49 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/latexalt.html [in English]
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/docs/97-135sp.html [in Spanish]
|
| Abstract |
This NIOSH Alert concentrates on the following aspects of latex allergy: background information (composition of latex, products containing latex, latex in the workplace); types of reactions to latex (irritant contact dermatitis, chemical sensitivity dermatitis, latex allergy); levels and routes of exposure; persons at risk; diagnosing latex allergy; treating latex allergy; how common latex allergies are; case reports; recommendations for prevention (aimed at employers and workers). Principal recommendations: use non-latex gloves when there is little potential contact with infectious materials; when latex gloves are used, prefer reduced-protein, powder-free gloves and remove latex dust from the workplace; educate workers about latex allergy; provide medical monitoring for high-risk workers, with removal of symptomatic workers from exposure. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; allergies; latex; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
case study; safety guides; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and arm protection
Allergies
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