What's new at HSE » Skin http://news.hse.gov.uk News and updates from the Health and Safety Executive Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:09:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 Foundation school body fined after student loses six fingers and both thumbs in art class http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/13/foundation-school-body-fined-after-student-loses-six-fingers-and-both-thumbs-in-art-class/?rss=Skin Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:35 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=11193 A foundation school’s governing body has been fined £16,500 for breaches of health and safety law after a pupil’s hands were severely damaged by plaster of Paris.

View student loses six fingers and both thumbs in art class press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/10/13/foundation-school-body-fined-after-student-loses-six-fingers-and-both-thumbs-in-art-class/feed/ Skin cancer caused by pitch and tar http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/23/skin-cancer-caused-by-pitch-and-tar/?rss=Skin Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:40:15 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10588 People who work, or have worked, with pitch and tar sometimes get warts. There are several kinds of tar wart, but one of them is cancer and will not go away unless it is treated. It is however, easily cured by prompt treatment.

View skin cancer caused by pitch and tar leaflet

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/23/skin-cancer-caused-by-pitch-and-tar/feed/ Company fined after exposure to severe dermatitis risk http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/16/company-fined-after-exposure-to-severe-dermatitis-risk/?rss=Skin Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:05:45 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10529 HSE is reminding companies of the importance of managing dermatitis risks, by effective risk assessments and taking adequate precautions to ensure that employees are not exposed to hazardous substances at work.

View dermatitis exposure press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/16/company-fined-after-exposure-to-severe-dermatitis-risk/feed/ New hairdressing case study - Tracy http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/07/new-hairdressing-case-study-tracy/?rss=Skin Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:00:01 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=10321 A few years ago, Tracy employed a new hairdresser who suffered from dermatitis. She contacted her local council for advice, and they told her about ‘Bad Hand Day?’ and the five simple steps for preventing dermatitis becoming a problem.

View case study

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/09/07/new-hairdressing-case-study-tracy/feed/ Sunbed guidance - consultation results http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/sunbed-guidance-consultation-results/?rss=Skin Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:54 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=9281 We received 65 separate responses to our invitation to comment on the revisions to INDG209 (Reducing health risks from the use of UV tanning equipment).

Find out more on this consultation and the responses

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/07/17/sunbed-guidance-consultation-results/feed/ Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/12/control-of-substances-hazardous-to-health-coshh/?rss=Skin Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:35:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=8405 Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people’s health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer. COSHH regulations require employers to control substances that can harm workers health.

The COSHH website has been re-launched with lots of additional information.

View the re-launched website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/06/12/control-of-substances-hazardous-to-health-coshh/feed/ Hairdressers wave goodbye to bad hand days http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/08/hairdressers-wave-goodbye-to-bad-hand-days/?rss=Skin Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:51 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7604 A HSE commissioned trial has revealed that hairdressers say ‘yes’ to reducing their very high chances of getting dermatitis and other uncomfortable skin conditions by wearing non-latex gloves during their work.

View press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/08/hairdressers-wave-goodbye-to-bad-hand-days/feed/ UV tanning equipment http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/uv-tanning-equipment/?rss=Skin Fri, 01 May 2009 09:35:12 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7423 Accompanying poster for the free leaflet INDG209 - Reducing health risks from the use of ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment.

UV tanning equipment [PDF 103KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/uv-tanning-equipment/feed/ Revised guidance for tanning salons and their customers http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/revised-guidance-for-tanning-salons-and-their-customers/?rss=Skin Fri, 01 May 2009 09:30:33 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7482 New advice for businesses in England and Wales about the safe operation of sunbeds has been published today by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

The revised guidance - which was produced in support of the Department of Health’s Cancer Reform Strategy - provides recommendations about how to safely operate ultraviolet tanning equipment, including advice about potential hazards and risk assessments.

Read revised guidance for tanning salons and their customers press release

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/revised-guidance-for-tanning-salons-and-their-customers/feed/ Reducing health risks from the use of ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/reducing-health-risks-from-the-use-of-ultraviolet-uv-tanning-equipment/?rss=Skin Fri, 01 May 2009 09:30:23 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=7421 HSE considers the advice in this leaflet to reflect good practice for employers operating UV tanning equipment. This leaflet gives advice on how to reduce health risks.

Reducing health risks from the use of ultraviolet (UV) tanning equipment [PDF 70KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/05/01/reducing-health-risks-from-the-use-of-ultraviolet-uv-tanning-equipment/feed/ REACH registration and beyond http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/07/reach-registration-and-beyond/?rss=Skin Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:13:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6902 Exposure scenarios and safe handling advice. Wednesday 30 September – Thursday 1 October, Brussels. Organised by British Occupation Hygiene Society (BOHS), in collaboration with European sister organisations, this second European conference aims to strengthen the quality of advice available to organisations about occupational hygiene.

Chris Northage, HSE’s Head of REACH Exposure and Risk Management Section, will also be attending.

Find out more about this REACH event

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/07/reach-registration-and-beyond/feed/ Occupational and Environmental Exposure of Skin to Chemicals 2009 http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/06/occupational-and-environmental-exposure-of-skin-to-chemicals-2009/?rss=Skin Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:45:17 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=6821 14 – 17 June, University of Edinburgh. The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) is hosting its next international conference sponsored and supported by HSE, aimed at occupational health and safety practitioners and experts in dermal exposure and skin diseases.

View event for further information and booking details

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/04/06/occupational-and-environmental-exposure-of-skin-to-chemicals-2009/feed/ Construction infonet - latest edition http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/29/construction-infonet-latest-edition/?rss=Skin Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:03:41 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5358 In this edition: HSE’s Clear The Air! multimedia campaign; a DVD, leaflets and online forums show construction workers how to protect themselves from inhaling Respirable Crystalline Silica, HSE publication (HSG 262) Managing skin exposure risks at work …

Keep informed sign up for the construction infonet today

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/29/construction-infonet-latest-edition/feed/ HSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/15/hsg262-managing-skin-exposure-risks-at-work/?rss=Skin Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:34:38 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5223 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.

Find out more about managing skin exposure risks at work

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/15/hsg262-managing-skin-exposure-risks-at-work/feed/ Selecting protective gloves http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/08/selecting-protective-gloves/?rss=Skin Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:54:26 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5205 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) essentials guidance sheet on selecting protective gloves has been updated.

View selecting protective gloves guidance [PDF 42KB]

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/01/08/selecting-protective-gloves/feed/ Skin at work advice http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/26/skin-at-work-advice/?rss=Skin Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:02:38 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=5081 Work-related skin problems are very common, they can happen in most workplaces although they happen more in certain high risk jobs. Some specific advice has been provided for hairdressers and other high risk jobs.

Skin at work advice for high risk jobs

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/11/26/skin-at-work-advice/feed/ Public consultations alerts http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/?rss=Skin Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:40:09 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4823 Sign up email or mobile phone text alerts to be informed about new consultations, reminders and results of consultations…

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]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/19/public-consultations-alerts/feed/ Skin disease at work http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/18/skin-disease-at-work/?rss=Skin Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:34:58 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4817 New to skin disease in the workplace? The skin at work website provides straight-forward information and advice to help you understand and manage the risks.

Visit the Skin at Work website

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/18/skin-disease-at-work/feed/ Cardiff catering event flyer http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/04/cardiff-catering-event-flyer/?rss=Skin Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:31 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4742 The Health and Safety Executive is running a free workshop on October 8th 2008 in South Wales, designed to help you  assess the risk of slips and dermatitis in kitchens and to take action  to control them.

View diary of events

]]> http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/09/04/cardiff-catering-event-flyer/feed/ Disposable glove fact sheet http://news.hse.gov.uk/2008/08/21/disposable-glove-fact-sheet/?rss=Skin Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:56:46 +0000 HSE http://news.hse.gov.uk/?p=4704 Sixty three hairdressers tested disposable gloves, this Local Authority fact sheet summarises the results.

View the disposable glove fact sheet [PDF 124KB]

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