Skin

Skin submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Dermatitis or Eczema? These names are used interchangeably to describe the same family of skin conditions. It is caused by wear and tear to the skin, or the development of an allergy to a substance. It is never infectious and cannot be passed on by contact or sharing towels. Dermatitis or eczema usually affects the hands or

Skin Irritation and Machine Work submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Skin and eyes can become irritated and sensitised through substances used at work. Recently this has been seen at SOHAS where a metal-working fluid, although labelled non-toxic, was causing irritated skin and swollen eyes. This is the advice SOHAS gave to minimise the workers' exposure to the fluid.

Sensitisers submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-03-03 15:14

Common substances causing dermatitis.