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Posted By Paul Veevers
Hello. I have not used this forum before but I thought I would give it a try.
What would you say is the defintion of Latex Safe?
Have any of you clearly defined this and put together a policy or procedure around it. I would love to have a look at anything people have done on this issue.
Thank You
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Posted By JJF
Paul,
I’m not quite sure of the information that you are after but as you are probably aware latex can cause allergies in certain individuals. It can cause an allergic reaction and in certain cases individuals can become sensitised to it. This can cause dermatitis in the affected area of the body.
As for the definition latex safe, I would possibly interpret that as latex free? Possibly a substance or item that is safe to handle by people susceptible to latex allergies?
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Posted By Frank Hallett
Hi Paul.
Who coined the phrase "latex safe"? If it's in a manufacturers literature - just ask them. If it comes from anywhere else - just ask them what they mean. Do form assumptions without evidence is a human trait but not necessarily a consistently good one.
Frank Hallett
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Posted By jackw.
Hi, never heard the term “latex safe”. Generally as has been stated there are concern re allergic reaction and sensitising to latex gloves with the powdered version higher risk. In some workplaces latex has been removed from use (in my LA).
Others have continued to use the non powdered version with a system of monitoring in place and staff instructed to report any reaction, rashes, redness in hands etc. as soon as they become aware of it. There is some good guidance on the HSE web site on latex.
If you check the history of this site you will also find a number of past threads on this issue.
Cheers
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Posted By Paul Durkin
Hi Paul V, You may have to wait two to four years for latex-safe or
nil protein in NRL.Apparently an allergen free latex product will then be available.The rubber is harvested from a desert shrub in the SW-USA:Quayule latex contains significantly fewer of the proteins that cause allergies.
My local Health trust use powder free latex 'Bodyguards'which are <20 mg/g protein & undetectable levels of residual chemicals.Low but NOT latex-free
Regards;Paul Durkin
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Posted By Adrian Watson
A surgeon friend of mine, states that she is using a glove made from deproteinised natural rubber latex, called Biogel Eclipse manufactured by Regent Medical.
More details are at http://www.regentmedical.com/global/range.aspx
Regards Adrian Watson
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