dermatitis

• What is dermatitis?  more...
• How is dermatitis caused?  more...
• What are the most common causes of dermatitis?  more...
• How quickly does dermatitis develop?  more...
• How common is dermatitis?  more...
• Which occupations are most at risk?  more...
• As a printworker, what are the risks?  more...
• As a catering worker, what are the risks?  more...
• What are my employer's responsibilities?  more...
• Is latex harmful?  more...
• What can I do to protect myself?  more...
• What happens if I get dermatitis?  more...
• I have work related dermatitis. Will I get compensation?  more...

further information

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)’s skin at work web pages have information for employees and employers, including the leaflet Occupational dermatitis in the catering industry, COSHH: A brief guide to the Regulations: What you need to know about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), and Preventing dermatitis at work: advice for employers and employees. They are also available free of charge in the publications section, or can be bought from HSE Books Tel: 01787 81165.

The HSE website also has information on latex allergies.

Unison’s health and safety unit publishes Caring for cleaning staff and Dermatitis at work which are available on the Unison website.

The National Eczema Society has information on contact dermatitis, including the leaflet Contact dermatitis – have I got it? Free helpline: 0800 089 112 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday).