Dermatitis is a skin condition which can arise from contact with certain materials. Dermatitis can cause dryness, redness, itching, swelling, flaking, cracking and blistering, and it can be very painful. It usually affects the hands and forearms, but other parts of the body can be affected if they come into contact with a material that irritates their skin. Employers must identify and acknowledge hazardous substances that may cause harm to their workforce.
The two main types of work-related dermatitis are:
Irritant contact dermatitis is usually caused by the skin coming into contact with an irritant substance. Anyone can be affected and the strength of the irritant together with the duration of exposure will affect the seriousness of the complaint.
Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when a person develops an allergic reaction to a substance. The reaction may follow weeks, months or even years of use without any ill effects but once it has occurred, any future exposure to the substance will produce an adverse reaction.
In the construction industry, the substances that cause most skin health problems are:
Wet cement
Epoxy resins and hardeners
Acrylic sealants
Bitumen or asphalt
Solvents used in paints, glues or other surface coatings
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