Skin disorders

An occupational skin disorder is a skin condition wholly or partially caused by a person's work activity

Glossary

This section outlines some key definitions and acronyms, and the professionals who deal with skin disorders

Introduction

This section provides background information about occupational skin disease. It covers the various types and causes, and also looks at statistics and the occupations most at risk

Training material

This section gives you access to factsheets, guidance, information, training materials and web links aimed at employers and employees

Preventive action and early identification

This section outlines the legal context for, and the methods of carrying out, risk assessments

Early intervention and immediate corrective action

This section shows you how to tackle skin disorders in the workplace and gives you links to other sources of help

Referrals

This section tells you how to manage people with skin disorders ‘in-house’ and when and how to refer them on

Rehabilitation

This section outlines the elements of best practice in rehabilitation and provides guidance for managing sickness absence

More information

This section gives you links to other sources of information and help