Protect 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.
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.
Holchem’s updated and downloadable ‘In Safe Hands’ brochure provides detailed guidance on managing hand washing, hygiene, and products and systems that meet the demands for the food processing, food service and retail industries.
JustGloves has launched a workplace hand hygiene and disposables station that gives staff in sterile environments easy access to hand sanitiser, disposable gloves and aprons at the point of need.
Winter weather can be especially harsh on the skin and hands of those who work outdoors. By taking a proactive approach, it is possible to mitigate against and prevent occupational skin disorders (OSDs), explains SC Johnson Professional.
SKIN HEALTH specialist, GOJO Industries-Europe, has a range of heavy-duty hand cleaners that are available in a Natural or Olive formulation for use in trade environments such as construction sites, garages, workshops, and factories.
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.
SKIN CANCER rates are currently on the rise across Europe. Ireland and Luxembourg have the highest predicted increases in skin cancer rates by 2040, and of the 20 countries in the world with the highest mortality rate from skin melanoma, 18 are in Europe.
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To support infection control departments and facilities managers, a fast-response service – the TEAL Task Force (TTF) – has been created to help tackle medical emergencies this winter.
Hands and fingers are the second most common type of injury occurring in the workplace. Selecting the most appropriate hand protection will help safeguard your employees against unavoidable hazards and support your organization’s steps towards improved health and safety practices.
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