Barrier Protection
It is extremely important that barrier protection be used when hands would otherwise contact infectious materials or hazardous chemicals, such as latex.
OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires that gloves be worn when it is reasonably anticipated that hand contact may occur with blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, or contaminated items or surfaces, as well as when performing vascular access procedures [except as specified in paragraph (d)(3)(ix)(D)].
When gloves are being worn to protect against bloodborne pathogens, the standard requires that employers provide readily accessible alternatives, such as glove liners, for employees who are allergic to the gloves normally provided.
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1-8. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, what must employers provide for employees who are allergic to latex gloves?
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