FOHCUS

Skin Checks

Exposure to specific substances or environments, such as regularly handling certain chemicals, or a person’s skin being in contact with water for long periods of time, can cause work-related skin problems.

Work-related skin issues are common, but they’re most often developed in high-risk environments. Examples of industries where these issues are prevalent include beauty, hairdressing, cleaning, gardening, and construction.

A very common work-related skin problem is Dermatitis. Detected and treated early, the disease can be managed or cured, but left untreated, dermatitis can be irreversible and cause significant issues for those suffering with it.

FOHCUS occupational health can carry out thorough skin checks for employees in under 20 minutes. We’ll provide counselling and medical referrals if necessary and provide business managers with essential, HSE-standard reports to ensure issues are dealt with effectively moving forwards.