In safe hands
Arco has launched its first ever range of specialised hand wipes, designed to protect employees from Weil’s disease, which is debilitating or fatal in 10% of cases.
Arco has launched its first ever range of specialised hand wipes, designed to protect employees from Weil’s disease, which is debilitating or fatal in 10% of cases.
The skin care solutions specialist Deb has designed a new app that helps industrial workers and their employers choose the right creams to keep their skin safe and healthy.
Benchmark Technologies the
manufacturer of Derma Shield, an
industrial skin protectant that is said
to supersede traditional barrier
creams is exhibiting at Health &
Safety ’10.
Easy to apply, and non greasy
Derma Shie
Over recent decades beauty standards have altered to place a larger importance on sun tans and changing leisure habits have made regular use of sunbeds acceptable. A culturally agreed importance of boasting a year-round tan as a sign of health – and expendable wealth – mean that tanning is more pervasive than ever before.
Deb offers a highly visible UV safety board and dispenser that is designed to help outdoor workers make sun protection a natural staff habit and help prevent skin cancer.
There are approximately 40,000 new diagnoses of work-related skin disease per year and statistics show that skin cancer is a developing issue; of the 2055 cases reported of work-related skin disease, 73% were dermatitis and 19% were skin cancer.
Deb, a leader in occupational skin care products, and Ansell, a leader in protection solutions, have launched Triple Active Gel – the world’s first hand-health, under glove gel for occupational glove-wearers.
At the Safety & Health Expo, Deb will highlight the need for an effective skin care and hand hygiene programme in the workplace.
Five outdoor workers are diagnosed with skin cancer every day in the UK: yet 90% of skin cancer deaths could be prevented if our exposure to UV rays were controlled.
Summer is almost upon us, and outdoor workers will be gearing up for hot weather and sunshine.
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