Abstract
Adverse reactions to natural rubber latex gloves are an important cause of workers' compensation claims among health care personnel. In an effort to reduce latex-related illness, our institution transitioned to powder-free latex gloves in 2001. To examine the effect of this transition on the number of workers' compensation claims for latex-related illness. A review of claims data from 1997 to 2005 was conducted. The incidence of claims for latex-related illness was significantly lower following the switch to powder-free gloves. The switch to powder-free latex gloves was associated with a significant decrease in workers' compensation claims for latex-related illness. The cost of gloves increased but was partially offset by a decrease in workers' compensation payments and operating room expenses.
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