| Document ID (ISN) | 104697 |
| CIS number |
06-6 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Booklet INDG233
|
| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Preventing dermatitis at work - Advice for employers and employees |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 1996 (reprinted with amendments 2004). 11 p. Illus. 5 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg233.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This booklet explains the causes of occupational dermatitis, highlights industries with the highest risk, and describes duties of employers and employees. Precautionary measures include identification of substances likely to cause dermatitis, selection of alternative chemicals or processes, and use of protective clothing and skin creams. Legal requirements are outlined. Replaces CIS 97-598. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; skin protection; dermatitis |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protective clothing; medical supervision; safety guides; barrier creams; information of personnel; replaced |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Skin protection
Skin diseases
|
