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First Touch”, a purer approach to barrier protection, is a quality commitment to assure our customers that their bare hands are the FIRST to touch Cranberry gloves.
In an average manufacturing process, a pair of gloves may come into human skin contact up to 8 times. With ultimate cleanliness in mind, every pair of Cranberry gloves is manufactured, examined, and packaged with ZERO DIRECT SKIN CONTACT exposure. Coherent with our vision to deliver high quality products, “First Touch” is designed to prevent potential cross-contamination at the source. |
Latex Allergy
Components used in producing latex gloves may cause allergic reactions to some individuals. Latex gloves should not be used by anyone with a known or suspected sensitivity to natural rubber latex or components used in the manufacture of these gloves. Please consult with a physician before using
latex gloves.
Latex Allergy Links (http://latexallergylinks.tripod.com/)
Latex Allergy Links is a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of latex allergy-related sites and documents on the Internet. Created and maintained by Nancy Mitchell, a parent of a son with latex allergy and a former director of Internet communications, National Latex Allergy Network (ELASTIC, Inc.). This educational networking site also includes articles and practical information about latex allergy, a message board, and a guestbook. Please take a moment to read the disclaimer. Latex Allergy Links receives no funding or support and accepts no advertising revenue.
Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction To Natural
Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products.
Click here to visit http://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib012808.html
Latex Allergy Links (http://latexallergylinks.tripod.com/)
Latex Allergy Links is a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of latex allergy-related sites and documents on the Internet. Created and maintained by Nancy Mitchell, a parent of a son with latex allergy and a former director of Internet communications, National Latex Allergy Network (ELASTIC, Inc.). This educational networking site also includes articles and practical information about latex allergy, a message board, and a guestbook. Please take a moment to read the disclaimer. Latex Allergy Links receives no funding or support and accepts no advertising revenue.
Potential for Sensitization and Possible Allergic Reaction To Natural
Rubber Latex Gloves and other Natural Rubber Products.
Click here to visit http://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib012808.html
Industry Information
ASTM International (http://www.astm.org/)Originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
Gloves Standardization
D3578-05 Standard Specification for Rubber Examination Gloves
D6319-00a(2005) Standard Specification for Nitrile Examination Gloves for Medical Application
D6124 - 06 Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves
Other Associations
FDA - Foods and Drugs Administration (http://www.fda.org)The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of products in the market. They are also responsible for advancing public health by helping to speed innovations that are safer and more affordable reach the market and helping the public get accurate, science-based information. Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Medical Glove Guidance Manual
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ocer/guidance/1661.html
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (http://cdc.gov/niosh/about.html)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is an agency established to help assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by providing research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death.
Related Articles:
NIOSH Publication No. 98-113: Latex Allergy – A Prevention Guide
Safer Medical Device Implementation in Health Care Facilities
NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Bloodborne Infectious Diseases
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (www.osha.gov)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration agency’s mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health.
Related Articles:
Bloodborne Pathogens
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