What do you think this hand has been exposed to?

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
Dánsko

Danish

Description

The leaflet shows a hand with noteble skin eczema; it asks, could it have been caused by sulphuric acid, fireworks or handling cucumber in the kitchen? The leaflet concerns eczema, which can cause itching, burning, blistering and sores. Moreover, if it develops into chronic eczema, it may be debilitating. The leaflet describes how to avoid developing sensitivity and eczema in the kitchen.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Work environment council for the service sector
Provider name (Original)
BFA Service transport turisme
Type of provider
Other type provider
Forum of employers and workers organisations related to the work environment
Tasks covered
Food Processing
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Skin sensitisers
Irritants
Other
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Substance Description

Handling foodstuff, such as vegetables, fruits, meat and fish.

Prevention measures
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Target group
Workers