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Preventing Dermatitis at Work

Source: www.solihull.gov.uk
Topic: Dermatitis
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Sort Desciption: It is caused by the skin coming into contact with certain substances at work and because of this it is sometimes referred to as occupational dermatitis. ...

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What is occupational dermatitis? it is one of the most widespread causes of ill health and affects people working in many employment sectors, including hairdressing/beauty, catering, housekeeping/cleaning. signs can be redness, itching, scaling and blistering to the skin. As it gets worse the skin can crack and bleed and it can spread all over the body. It can be a very painful condition. if spotted early, something can be done about dermatitis. If the problem is ignored it might not go away and affect someone for life. dermatitis basically involves a loss of moisture from your skin, for example when hands are constantly immersed in water or if they come into contact with detergents/solvents. dermatitis can sometimes be incorrectly regarded as a hazard of a job, however this should not be the case. Employees in all jobs are entitled to protection from this foreseeable condition: it should never be looked upon as acceptable. if it is spotted early and adequate precautions are taken, most people can recover and this is why it is so important for employers to firstly have preventative measures in place and proactive management systems to identify potential problems and deal with them effectively. once someone develops dermatitis, they can become sensitised to what ever caused the condition, which basically means that any future contact can cause an acute and severe reaction. For this reason some employees even have to change jobs. dermatitis is not infectious: it cannot be passed from one person to another. How is dermatitis caused? It is caused by the skin coming into contact with certain substances at work and because of this it is sometimes referred to as occupational dermatitis. ...

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