Skin protection in metalworking

Type of item
Visual resources
Country
Allemagne

German

Description

The film is about the risks to theskin when working with metal, as well as the function of the skin and measures that can be taken to protect the hands. About 95% of all work-related skin diseases in metalworking concern the hands. Different protective gloves and protective creams exist, depending on the work that is being done . The film shows how to use protective gloves and protective creams properly.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
Statutory accident insurance association for wood- and metalworking — BGHW
Provider name (Original)
Berufsgenossenschaft Holz und Metall - BGHM
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Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Manufacturing
Smelting and Casting Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Liquids
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Skin sensitisers
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Irritants
Heat
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Substance Description

Not substance specific

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