articleRefillable reservoir dispensers used to be the standard way to provide soap in washrooms – and many companies continue to hold on to these so-called bulk systems. Paul Jakeway, marketing director at skin care expert Deb, highlights why health and safety managers must better understand the inherent risks of bacterial contamination that bulk systems present, and explains why sealed cartridge dispensers are the safest, most efficient choice.
productThose working in a ‘wet’ environment where hands are regularly washed and exposed to chemicals and antibacterial soaps are at an increased risk of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
product“Many ordinary industrial products use ‘unfriendly’ chemicals that are cheaper than the real quality ingredients,” CKL Workwear Distribution says. “However, powerful cleansing without drying the skin is simply not possible with the cheaper chemicals, and your skin will pay the price difference with the frequent handwashing demanded in some workplaces.”
productMarylebone Cricket Club is the world’s most active cricket club, and proud owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground. The ground – located in London – has a total capacity of almost 30,000 people.
productBenchmark 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
productThe 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.
productDry skin and cracked, painful hands are a common ailment among the trade, but Big Wipes has come to the rescue with the launch of its specially formulated hand cream.
newsOver 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.
productDeb 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.
productThere 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.
HSM publishes a weekly eNewsletter, delivering a carefully chosen selection of the latest stories straight to your inbox.
Subscribe here
Western Business Media,
Dorset House, 64 High Street,
East Grinstead, RH19 3DE
01342 314 300
[email protected]
© Western Business Media, 2026. All rights reserved.
