Report — Skin diseases and dermal exposure: policy and practice overview
English
Description
This report presents an overview of types of dermal exposure and occupational skin diseases. It also presents the principal policies relating to the recognition and recording of skin diseases, as well as the recognition, assessment and control of dermal exposure to chemical, biological and physical risk factors in the Member States of the European Union.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Liquids
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Carcinogens
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Skin absorption
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Measurement and assessment
Report
Target group
All (no specific target group)