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). Several types of resources can be accessed from this site.
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Sector / Industry covered
Matvælaframleiðsla og sala
Ræstingaþjónusta
Byggingarvinna og viðhald
Heilbrigðis- og félagsþjónusta
Framleiðsla á efnum og efnavaörum
Framleiðsla á matvælum og drykkjarvörum
Framleiðsla á textíl
Prentun og fjölföldun á upptökum
ekki tengt sérstöku sviði
Hárgreiðslufólk og snyrtistofur
Fagleg, vísindaleg og tæknileg starfsemi
Provider
Provider name (English)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Provider name (Original)
HSE — Health and Safety Executive
Type of provider
Labour inspectorate
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/corrosives
Infection
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
General information
Guidance
Risk assessment
Training
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers
Trainees
Trainers
Workers
Workers representatives