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Latex rubber is still a very popular choice for disposable gloves, despite the growth of other glove material types such as nitrile and vinyl.  A key benefit of latex is its property of being more elastic than synthetic materials such as nitrile and vinyl - this confers better flexibility and comfort than other materials.

What are some other benefits of latex and what applications is it suited for?

Click here to read more of our latest article on the history and benefits of latex gloves (2 minute read)

In this review article, Dr. Deborah Nelson, a leading expert in industrial hygiene and former president of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), examines data on glove performance and provides recommendations on glove selection and use.

Welcome to our brand-new website!  We’re excited to provide you a superior user experience to help deliver the best products and information for your infection control needs.  BMC Protect was originally founded over 25 years ago as Bay Medical Company, and in 2016 we rebranded the company to highlight our focus on both healthcare and industrial customer segments.  

BMC Protect is proud to bring you information from our expert team of scientific advisors to keep you safe and protected on the job.

In this white paper, Dr. Deborah Nelson, a  leading expert in industrial hygiene and former president of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), summarizes how to conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA) and provides practical information to best plan and conduct JHA in your workplace.

As the world faced a devastating pandemic, the general public learned about and frequently used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).  The idea of Infection Control (IC) and Infection Prevention (IP) overnight became important for businesses that may have never thought of these products before.