Description
The Law
If your workers work in an environment with substances that could cause harm to their skin you have a duty under the COSHH Regulations 2002 and Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 to carry out a risk assessment and perform skin health surveillance where necessary.
Why Do I Need A Skin Assessment?
Contact with certain substances such as oils, degreasers, cutting oils, coolants, disinfectants, soaps, rubber, glues or cement can cause skin problems. Regular and prolonged use can lead to the skin becoming irritated or sensitive, and in some cases this can develop into dermatitis. By early detection, dermatitis can be treated before it develops.
What are Skin Assessments?
A skin assessment involves looking at an individual’s skin to identify any signs of occupational skin disease (allergic contact urticaria, allergic contact dermatitis or irritant contact dermatitis), or skin dryness that could make an individual more susceptible to dermatitis. This includes assessment of skin color, moisture, temperature, texture, mobility and turgor, and skin lesions.
What Happens At A Skin Assessment?
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and there would be a visual inspection of the skin. This would be mainly the hands, or any other exposed skin areas whilst at work. A skin surveillance assessment usually takes approximately 15 minutes. You will be provided with information on the risks, preventative measures, good skin hygiene practices and types of symptoms that may indicate a problem.
All of our doctors have full GMC registration and we pride ourselves on our excellent service.
If you would like any more information before booking a medical please email us on info@vitalmedicals.co.uk or contact us on here!
How Can I Book the Skin Assessments ?
Book Individual Medicals Via Our website at www.Vitalmedicals.co.uk
You can also Call us on 0808 164 8570 for block bookings.
