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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-73-1. Findings
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(a) The legislature finds that latex allergies are increasingly becoming a problem for people who are exposed to disposable nonsterile and sterile latex gloves, such as health care workers, patients, food service workers, manufacturers, hair dressers, child care workers, and chil…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-73-2. Use of latex gloves
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(a) The use of disposable, nonsterile and sterile natural rubber latex gloves shall be prohibited by any person, firm, or corporation, registered pursuant to §§ 21-27-10 and 21-27-11. (b) Any firm, business, or corporation, regulated by the state of Rhode Island which uses latex …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-73-3. Rules and regulations
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(a) Health care workers shall be provided with initial and periodic education pertaining to latex safety. (b) Health care facilities shall ensure that direct care workers are represented on latex allergy or safety committees. (c) Any state agency which has regulatory authority fo…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-73-4. Enforcement
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It shall be the duty of the director of the department of health to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute all persons who violate this chapter. In all such enforcements and prosecutions, the director shall not be required to enter into any recognizance or give s…