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Record 1 2021-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Protection of Life
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

Latex gloves are the more traditional gloves. They are made out of rubber and have been used for many years. While there are allergy concerns with latex gloves, they are sometimes more favorable to users over a nitrile glove mainly due to comfort and strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

[...] plusieurs personnes portant régulièrement des gants de latex se plaignent d'une peau rouge, sèche, irritée. Sans avoir spécifiquement une allergie au latex, ces personnes ont une éruption cutanée irritative due entre autres à l'occlusion, au contact avec la poudre des gants, au lavage fréquent des mains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Protección de las personas
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
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