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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:19:47 -0400
Reply-To: Heinz H Trebitz <heinz.h.trebitz**At_Symbol_Here**VALLEY.NET>
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From: Heinz H Trebitz <heinz.h.trebitz**At_Symbol_Here**VALLEY.NET>
Subject: Latex Glove degeneration
Regarding Debbie Decker's question I wonder whether, regardless of the
cause of the glove deterioration, the use of latex gloves for personal
protection in a lab environment is adequate. Their wear, cut and
breakthrough resistance is limited if not marginal; they may provide the
wearer with a false sense of security.
In addition to finding the cause of the glove deterioration, I'd suggest
reviewing the lab's glove policy and providing researchers with better
quality gloves assuring hand protection specific for the expected
potential chemical exposures.
Heinz Trebitz, Ph.D.
Consultant E,H&S
480 Colby Road North
Thetford Center, VT 05075, USA
Tel: (802) 785-2129
Fax: (802) 785-2124
email: heinz.h.trebitz**At_Symbol_Here**valley.net
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