Occupational Medicals

Skin Surveillance

Skin Surveillance

Occupational skin disease is important and a common health problem. Repeated skin irritation or skin sensitisation can lead to dermatitis. If detected early enough and worker’s exposure to the trigger substances are reduced, dermatitis may be cured or less severe. Left untreated it may become irreversible and even a small exposure may trigger a bad reaction.

Substances causing skin disease:

• Epoxy resins
• Latex
• Rubber chemicals
• Soaps and cleaners
• Metalworking fluids
• Cement
• Wet work
• Enzymes
• Wood

Solvents on the skin can also make other chemicals more likely to cause skin damage

At Risk Occupations:

• Construction work
• Health service work
• Rubber making
• Printing
• Paint spraying
• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Electroplating
• Cleaning
• Catering
• Hairdressing
• Floristry

Health Surveillance is required under the COSHH regulations 2002 though it is never an alternative to proper control of exposure. Occupational Medicals is happy to help you with your skin surveillance programme.

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