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['Specialized Industries', 'Infectious Diseases', 'Personal Protective Equipment']
['Hand Protection', 'Healthcare']
03/30/2026
Potential for sensitization and possible allergic reaction to natural rubber latex gloves and other natural rubber products; OSHA SHIB 01-28-2008 – 2008, 1/2008
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Summary
This safety and health information bulletin (SHIB) informs field personnel, employees and employers about issues regarding sensitization and allergic reactions that have occurred in some individuals using natural rubber latex (NRL) products, particularly gloves, in the workplace setting. This bulletin can also provide information to personnel, especially healthcare staff, who use gloves as personal protective equipment or use other NRL products in their workplace.
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['Specialized Industries', 'Infectious Diseases', 'Personal Protective Equipment']
['Hand Protection', 'Healthcare']
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