Latex Allergy Protection
Workers who have ongoing exposure to latex can use all of the following methods to protect themselves:
Use non-latex gloves for activities that are not likely to involve contact with infectious materials.
- Use non-latex gloves, such as nitrile, for activities that are unlikely to involve contact with infectious materials.
- When handling infectious material, such as blood, use powder-free gloves with a reduced protein content.
- When wearing latex gloves, do NOT use oil-based hand creams or lotions, as they can cause the glove to deteriorate.
- Frequently clean work areas contaminated with latex dust, such as carpets and ventilation ducts.
- Learn to recognize the symptoms of a latex allergy.
- Take advantage of all latex allergy education and training provided by your employer.
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