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M F Fay

    Today'S Surgical Nurse
    |May 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Latex gloves offer superior barrier protection but can cause allergies. Choosing the right gloves is crucial to avoid significant financial and environmental costs associated with glove-related issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Materials Science
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Latex gloves are widely used for barrier protection in various industries.
    • Glove allergies and associated costs represent a significant financial burden.
    • Environmental impact of glove disposal and clean-up is substantial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the economic and environmental implications of glove selection.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering glove-related costs beyond initial purchase price.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on glove allergies and costs.
    • Analysis of financial data related to glove-related healthcare and environmental remediation.
    • Case studies illustrating the impact of poor glove choices.

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    Main Results:

    • Glove allergies incur billions of dollars annually in healthcare and lost productivity.
    • Environmental clean-up costs associated with glove waste are also in the billions.
    • Suboptimal glove choices lead to increased long-term expenditures.

    Conclusions:

    • While latex gloves are effective, their associated allergy and environmental costs are considerable.
    • Strategic glove selection is essential for cost management and environmental responsibility.
    • Managers must conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses when choosing protective gloves.