Safety First Plus Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease Maritime Submarines THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
WHAT IS SKIN DISEASE?
WHAT IS SKIN DISEASE?
Consequences to the Individual Suffer skin redness, itchiness, and sometimes pain Can lead to sleeplessness Skin looks unsightly People won t shake hands Sufferers don t like to touch Grandchildren Affects life away from work Potential for other materials to easily enter the body Problems with handling materials/equipment at work
Consequences to the Company Individual doesn t work as well as usual Time off to attend medical appointments both internally and externally with the GP and/or dermatologist Individual may not be able to continue working days lost Finding a trained replacement if the individual is on the sick Claims if it is work related
Common Allergies outside of Work Nickel Bling Coins Chrome Stainless steel Leather Soap Powder Rubber Gloves
Contact Irritant Dermatitis Symptoms present where contact occurs Hands Forearms Face forehead eyes
Allergic Dermatitis Develops on other areas of the body not exposed at work
Work Causes Detergents / Wet work
Work Causes Detergents / Wet work
Work Causes Solvents
Work Causes Oils
Work Causes Sensitisers These materials initiate an allergic reaction in some people Can occur after months or years after initial exposure Once sensitised the individual cannot come into contact with material ever again This can affect other materials used outside of work
Work Causes Sensitisers THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
Trades with Specific Risks Agricultural Workers
Trades with Specific Risks Construction Workers THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
Trades with Specific Risks Electricians
Trades with Specific Risks Metal Workers THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
Trades with Specific Risks Wood Workers THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1992 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations COSHH Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regs DSEAR Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
Legislation EU Regulation Globally Harmonised System (GHS) Acute toxicity, Very toxic (fatal), Toxic etc Flammable gasses, liquids, solids, aerosols Harmful skin irritation, serious eye irritation Explosive, self reactive, organic peroxide Corrosive (causes severe skin burns, eye damage) Oxidising gases, oxidising liquids, oxidising solids Harmful to the environment Respiratory senstiser, mutagen, carcinogen, reproductive toxicity, Gasses under pressure
Legislation Health and Safety Data Sheets (HSDS) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Must be in 16 sections anything else is unacceptable. Section 2 or 3 List of chemical contents Section 8 Exposure control and personal protection Section 15 Regulatory Information risk phrases
Legislation EU Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures Physical phrases Environment phrases Health phrases e.g. H2xx H4xx H3xx H315: Causes skin irritation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction Old phrases e.g. R38: Irritating to skin R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Prevention Elimination or substitution
Prevention Elimination or Substitution
Prevention Elimination or Substitution
PPE - Gloves Last Resort
PPE Other PPE
PPE - Disadvantages Only protects the wearer Can affect mobility/dexterity Selection can be complicated seek help Ensure all PPE is compatible Has to be put on, worn and taken off correctly Has to be stored and maintained Can be easily damaged Failure may not be immediately noticeable Can hold chemical against the skin
Washing hands Provide warm water Suitable hand cleansers Strength of cleaning action Hypoallergenic options Provide soft cotton or soft paper towels for drying hands Provide moisturisers
Skin Care Products Discuss issues fully with the supplier Consider offering a Protection Cream Choose your cleansers carefully Always supply a moisturiser Don t change the products too often Do consider hypoallergenic products
Training Brief risk and COSHH assessments Risk of developing dermatitis Skin care products How to wash hands THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
Health Surveillance Simple hand inspection Reporting procedure Regular health surveillance programme
Investigating Causes Discussion with individual Ask about changes at home / hobbies Review relevant COSHH assessments Remove suspect material if possible Monitor recovery Involve Occupational Nurse or Physician Obtain a diagnosis Report RIDDOR if applicable
RIDDOR Regulations Occupational Dermatitis Work involving exposure to any of the following agents: - a)epoxy resin systems b)formaldehyde and its resins c)metalworking fluids d)chromate all forms e)cement, plaster or concrete f)acrylates and methacrylates g)colophony (rosin) and it modified products h)glutaraldehyde i)rubber processing chemicals THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
RIDDOR Regulations Occupational Dermatitis Work involving exposure to any of the following agents: - j) biocides, anti-bacterials, preservatives or disinfectants k) organic solvents l) anti-biotics and other medicines m) strong acids and alkalis n) hairdressing products o) soaps and detergents p) plants and plant material daffodils, tulips, chrysanthemums, parsley, carrots, parsnips, celery, garlic, onion, hardwoods and pine THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
RIDDOR Regulations Occupational Dermatitis Work involving exposure to any of the following agents: - q) fish, shell-fish or meat r) sugar or flour s)any other known irritant or sensitising agent including in particular any chemical bearing the warning may cause sensitisation by skin contact or irritating to the skin THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
RIDDOR Regulations 1 st October 2013 must report diagnosis of certain occupational diseases, where these are likely to have been caused or made worse by their work: These diseases include: Occupational dermatitis Occupational asthma THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013
QUESTIONS? ANY QUESTIONS THINK SAFE. ACT SAFE. BE SAFE Prevention of Work Related Skin Disease 2013