| Title |
Latex and you. |
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| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
INDG |
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| Series Number |
320 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
11 pages |
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| Stock Code |
INDG320 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. (IND G320) (IND G 320) can only be downloaded from website from hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg320.pdf |
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| Abstract |
This leaflet tells you about the health problems that may occur if you are exposed to natural latex rubber at work. Natural latex rubber is present in many medical and other products, including latex gloves. The information in this leaflet is relevant to any health care worker who may be exposed to latex in the course of their work, but does not cover risks to patients. If you have a patient with a known latex allergy, you should discuss any necessary precautions with your manager, except in general practice where you should draw the matter to their GP's attention. Contents: What is latex?; Why is it used?; Where is it used?; How can it harm your health?; What should your employer do to protect you?; How do you know what to do?; What should you do if you think you have a problem?; Further reading. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Health Services; Hospitals; Veterinary centres; Medical practitioners; Ambulance services; Health Centres; Nursing Homes; Dentistry; Protective gloves; Airways; Intravenous tubing; Stethoscopes; Catheters; Dressing; Bandages |
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