LRD guides and handbook July 2016

Health and safety law 2016

Chapter 6

Latex allergy


[ch 6: page 105]

There are many cases of workers suffering an allergic reaction to latex-lined gloves. Employers must ensure their workers are protected from exposure to harmful substances like latex. See, for example, the groundbreaking case of UNISON member Alison Dugmore (page 96).

The HSE’s Skin at work web pages have information on latex allergies (www.hse.gov.uk/skin/employ/latex.htm).