print email comment close Safety and Health Topics: Latex Allergy URL: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/latexallergy/ Description: Allergy to latex ("the natural rubber latex manufactured from a milky fluid that is primarily obtained from the rubber tree") was first recognized in the late 1970s. It is a "major health concern" especially for health care workers exposed to latex gloves. This site includes links to OSHA latex standards, background material, and sites discussing possible solutions. From the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Publisher: Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Industrial hygiene Latex allergy Rubber LII Database Information: Record 20442 created by Maria Brandt on 01/23/2006 Last modification on 01/24/2006 Published: 01/26/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/20442