Health and Safety: Guidance Booklets 262 Managing skin exposure risks at work
Publication Year
2009
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Discusses the health problems that can occur through skin contact, how to recognise a skin hazard, and how to assess the risks. Explains how to manage risks to prevent ill health and to avoid or reduce contact with harmful materials. Identifies measures to protect the skin and early signs of skin disease. Addresses choosing and using skin care products. Considers legal duties.
Document History
Superseded by HSG262 (second edition) published 2015 - produced October 2015. Supersedes HSG 205, 'Assessing and managing risks at work from skin exposure to chemical agents', HSG 206, 'Cost and effectiveness of chemical protective gloves for the workplace', and HSG 207, 'Choice of skin care products for the workplace'.
ISBN
9780717663095
Publisher Information
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
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