Care is skin deep
May 1st 2010 Employers have a legal
'duty of care' to assess
the risks that could
cause dermatitis, as
well as other risks, and
to take necessary
preventative actions
such as reduce contact
with harmful
materials, choose the
right protective equipment and skin
care products, and check for early
signs of skin disease, says Deb.
If it is not reasonably practicable to
prevent exposure to these substances,
the law says that employers must do
all they can to minimise
exposure.
By having a
systemised approach to
skin care, combined
with programmes to
educate employees
about their skin,
employers can provide a
simple yet cost-effective
solution to help all employees combat
dermatitis in the workplace. More articles from Deb Ltd: | 
