Occupational Dermatoses Awareness

An introduction to workplace skin disease.

Many workplaces contain substances or processes that can cause injury to the skin, this can range from constant immersion of hands in water, through to the use of highly corrosive chemicals. Occupations considered high risk for skin disease are: hairdressing, catering, health care, printing, metal machining, Motor vehicle repair and construction. These courses are designed for workers or managers in most business and industrial environments and aim to show how workplace skin diseases can be avoided.

The main topics covered include:

Prevention - including the use of personal protective equipment
Skin disease risk assessment
Employer and employees responsibilities
Recognition of common work place skin diseases
Reporting of Injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences (RIDDOR)
Staff Health Surveillance

Courses may be tailored to client's specific industry/business