Health and Safety Executive

HSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work

Many materials used at work can affect the skin or can pass through the skin and cause diseases elsewhere in the body. This book provides practical advice to help you prevent these disabling diseases. It covers, the protective role of the skin, ill health arising from skin exposure, recognising potential skin exposure in your workplace and managing skin exposure to prevent disease.

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