productProtecting outdoor workers’ skin this winter
During the winter months, dry and sore skin is an especially common problem for outdoor workers as they are exposed to cold environments for longer periods of time.
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productIndustrial hand protection developed by workers
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS are faced with many challenging environments, often exposed to dirt and contamination on a daily basis. These conditions have led to frequent hand washing, with many workers using soaps that are too mild or too harsh for their skin.
articlePPE Regulations Update
Health and Safety Matters (HSM) magazine and the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) held a free webinar on how to comply with the new PPE regulations.
articleUV rays – a real threat to outdoor workers
Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are a serious issue and can cause major damage to workers’ skin including burns, premature skin ageing and cell mutations. In the worst cases, it can result in skin cancer. In the UK, five outdoor workers are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, yet 90% of skin cancer deaths could have been prevented if exposure to UV rays were controlled. Paul Jakeway, marketing director at Deb, explains how employers can take action to help protect workers
productWhite paper tackles dermatitis
Every day, more than 1 in 10 workers suffer from dermatitis – sore and inflamed skin on the hands which can make routine manual tasks a challenge.
productFortified
Unigloves Fortified gloves contain BioCote® with proven antimicrobial protection.
BioCote is silver ion technology. It has been used in the manufacture of Unigloves Fortified gloves to provide antimicrobial properties. Ionic silver particles are impregnated throughought the rubber nitrile during glove production.
productSpeaking out about skincare
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is magnifying the dangers of UV rays, through a series of ‘Think UV’ videos which highlight the impact that unprotected sun exposure has on outdoor workers’ skin.
productSkin care programme
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, has introduced the DebSafe skin care programme for industry, which focuses on improving standards of skin care to prevent and reduce the threat of OSDs and ultimately improve skin health in the workplace.
productOccupational skin management
EnviroDerm Services says that it spends a considerable amount of time keeping up to date with what is happening in the fields of dermatology and skin management so as to ensure that its courses reflect the latest knowledge and techniques in what is a complex and constantly developing field.
productProtect workers’ skin this winter
During the winter months, dry and sore skin is an especially common problem for outdoor workers as they are exposed to cold environments for longer periods of time.
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