| Subject: | OSHA Recommendations to Protect Healthcare Workers from Latex Allergy |
| Category: | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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| Published: | Fri, 9 Jun 2006 - 10:00 am |
| A wide variety of products contain latex: medical supplies, personal protective equipment, and numerous household objects. Healthcare workers are at risk for developing latex allergy because they use latex gloves frequently. There are three general types of reactions that can occur in persons using latex products:
Irritant contact dermatitis: Symptoms include the development of dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin, usually the hands. This reaction is caused by skin... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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