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

Holyhead,
Llangefni, Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Bangor, Caernarfon, Llanberis, Conway,
Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Porthmadog, Pwlleli, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed,
Llanrwst, Abergele, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Ruthin, St Asaph, Llangollen, Chester,
Birkenhead, Liverpool, Corwen, Wrexham, Lleyn, Snowdonia, Beddgelert,
Ynys Mon, CITB, Construction Industry Training Board, occupational skin
disease, dermatitis, dermatoses, hygiene in health & social care,
health & safety in health and social care