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Dermatitis Prevention

Source: erd.dli.mt.gov
Topic: Dermatitis
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Sort Desciption: Occupational skin disorders are a significant cause of impairment and disability that in many cases are entirely preventable. There is virtually no occupation or industry without potential exposure to the many diverse agents that cause dermatitis. ...

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Occupational skin disorders are a significant cause of impairment and disability that in many cases are entirely preventable. There is virtually no occupation or industry without potential exposure to the many diverse agents that cause dermatitis. Because of the large surface area of the skin, it is very vulnerable to occupational hazards. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the annual losses resulting from occupational skin disorders to range between $222 million and $1 billion. These huge losses result from lost worker productivity, lost work time, medical care, and disability payments. Dermatitis is the second most common reported occupational disease in the U.S. despite being commonly underreported. Irritant contact dermatitis is the most common occupational skin disease and usually results from toxic reactions to chemical irritants such as cutting oils and solvents. This handout will present information and protection guidelines to aid employers in preventing occupational dermatitis in their workplaces. Employers can use this handout as part of their hazard communication program (see 29 CFR 1910.1200 for the Hazard Communication standard). Topics discussed in this handout include: definitions, causes of occupational skin disorders, predisposing factors, control measures, and personal protective equipment (PPE). I. Definitions Corrosive. A substance that causes visible destruction or permanent damage to human tissue at the site of contact. Dermatitis. Inflammation of the skin. Dermis. Deep layer of skin, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, nerve fibers, receptor organs ...

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