Skin at work
English
Description
This page provides information on the importance of skin protection. The following sections give more information on specific topics for different partners: employers, employees and trainees (What are work-related skin diseases?, Latex allergies, How does exposure happen?, How can they be prevented?, High-risk jobs, What does the law say?) and H&S and medical professionals (Causes of skin disease, Structure and functions of the skin, Understanding the causes, Skin infections, Causative agents, Managing exposure risks, Legal requirements, Information for inspectors, Training resources).
Resources:
- Publications.
- Posters.
- Case studies (Photographic chemicals, Tiler, Hairdressing, Latex allergies in the healthcare sector, Catering industry, Meat processing, Paint manufacturing, Fabric coater).
- Image gallery.
- Statistics.
- Research.
- Presentations.
- Videos.
- Links.
- FAQs (General questions, Hairdressing FAQs, Catering FAQs, Cleaning FAQs, Dental practice FAQs).
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Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Beauty Culture
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Construction
Contact with Humans or Animals
Dyeing or Tanning
Food Processing
Handling Chemicals
Medical and Dental Services
Printing or Photography
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Skin sensitisers
Irritants
Infection
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Training
Target group
Employers
Managers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Supervisor
Trainees
Trainers
Workers
Workers representatives