Department of Biology
- Department of Biology
- Current staff and students
- Health and safety
- Latex gloves
- Health monitoring / surveillance
Health monitoring / surveillance
- Since the use of latex gloves presents a risk of dermatitis and asthma health surveillance is appropriate
- The extent and detail of health surveillance is related to the degree of risk
- Minimum health surveillance requirements for all users of non-powdered, low protein gloves:
- completion of occupational health questionnaire on appointment to identify users of latex gloves as well as those at higher risk of latex allergy
- regular self-checking for typical symptoms of dermatitis / asthma
- enquiry (at least annual) for dermatitis and asthma by supervisor e.g. verbally during the performance review process. Positive results / concerns must be referred to the University’s Occupational Health Advisor
- Higher level health surveillance may be necessary for workers considered to be at high risk of developing sensitisation. This would involve periodic assessment by the University Occupational Health Advisor.