OSHA and FDA and CDC / NIOSH and Air Force | VA | Associations and Others |
| OSHA Technical Page on Latex |  | Links to Other Latex Allergy Sites |
NIOSH NIOSH Alert - Publication No. 97 - 135 Latex Allergy: A Prevention Guide - PUBLICATION No. 98-113 | For Discussion - Natural Rubber Latex: | Litigation News Feb. 27,1998 A $1 Million Award ($34,000 - past medical, $42,000 - future medical, $90,000 - past lost earnings, $250,000 - future lost earnings, and $584,000 - pain and suffering) |
| OSHA Technical Information Bulletin April 12, 1999 | Occupational Latex Allergies
June 27, 1997 00S-97-6 | Joint Statement Concerning Latex Gloves: Request for Comments: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI); and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) have developed a position statement concerning powdered and non-powdered natural latex gloves. |
FDA Food & Drug Administration Final Rule - Natural Rubber-Containing Medical Devices (Federal Register Notice September 30, 1997). | VA Contract for Gloves - Preferred procurement list of glove venders Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database (MAUDE) | AHA's January 26, 2000, response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes to reclassify surgeons' and patient examination gloves as class II medical devices. (64 FR 146, dated 7/30/99). Comments were extended to January 27, 2000. ASTM will likely be the recommended limit. |
CDC -- Guideline for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel -- 1998 See pages 37 & 51 | VA Latex Technical Advisory Group | List of chemicals that may cause allergic dermatitis from the Haz-map. |
Air Force Dental Policy on reducing natural latex exposure. Year 2000 USAF Dental Infection Control Guidelines | Latex Sensitivity/Allergy
VA Directive 7701 -- July 8, 1998 | No Workers' Comp For Latex Glove Allergic Reaction |
| 00S1 hosted a telephone conference call of the Latex TAG September 10, 1998 Questions and Answers - ADA Issues (pre-employment vs. pre-placement) | Publications: Medicine's Deadly Dust - A Surgeon's Wake-up Call to Society |
| VA Response to CDC's Draft Guidelines for Infection Control in Health Care Personnel - 1997 | |
| VHA IL 16-97-001 -- Chief Administration | |
| Letter to OSHA -- Concerning OSHA Proposed Latex Bulletin | oooooooooooooooooooo |
