Prevention of Work-related Asthma: Study Search Results

Study Details

Prevention Level	Primary
Author	Tarlo SM
Study Year	2001
Country	Canada
Molecular Weight of Agent	HMW
Category	Plants
Agent	Latex
Occupation	Healthcare workers
Outcome/Diagnosis	Occupational Asthma
Activity Intervention	1) In 1994, education programs were established to increase awareness. 2)2. In 1995, nonsterile gloves were changed to lower protein, powder-free natural rubber latex (NRL) gloves. 3)3. In 1997, change to lower protein, powder-free NRL sterile gloves.
Participation Rate	Retrospective reviews for 8000 hospital employees.
Intervention Effectiveness	1.) Four workers diagnosed with occupational asthma (OA) related to NRL with their asthma symptoms starting before 1995. 2)2. One worker diagnosed with OA in 1995 received workers’ compensation NRL-related OA claim. 3)3. After 1995, no NRL-related OA claims or lost-time claims due to NRL allergy through mid-1999.