Preventing Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressers Dermatitis in hairdressing
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Preventing Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressers Dermatitis in hairdressing
Dermatitis in hairdressing Preventing Contact Dermatitis in Hairdressers Local Authorities, HSE and Industry Working Together ¾ Contact dermatitis is extremely common ¾ At least 70% hairdressers suffer some form of skin damage* ¾ Dermatologists suggest that between 42-57% develop dermatitis* ¾ Hairdressers are 17 times more likely to develop 120 dermatitis† 100 Incidence rate (per 1000) 80 60 40 20 0 Me *J.S. English, 2004 † Epiderm 2004 What is contact dermatitis? ¾ Inflamed skin that leads to: Dryness Redness Itching Scaling/Flaking Cracking/Blistering Pain Single heavy dose or prolonged exposure ¾ Allergic Contact Dermatitis Repeated exposure, sensitisation wo rke P rin t ers Ve hic le rs p ain Ha irdr t sp ray ess e rs ers Contact Dermatitis ¾ Contact dermatitis cannot be passed from one person to another ¾ You may not have it now but that doesn’t mean you will never develop it ¾ Contact dermatitis can be caused and made worse within the workplace ¾ Often starts on the hands and can spread to other parts of the body Types of contact dermatitis ¾ Irritant Contact Dermatitis t al What causes dermatitis? ¾ Immersion washing/shampooing hair with bare hands ¾ Direct handling handling equipment soaked in chemicals ¾ Contaminated surfaces clothing/tools/containers ¾ Splashing mixing/handling chemicals ¾ Depositing aerosols/dust 1 What is wet work? ¾ Wet work means having your hands frequently in contact with water. As a guide: 10 or more clients per day More than 2 hours contact with water per day Tasks such as cleaning surfaces or tools on a daily basis How to prevent contact dermatitis? ¾ Avoid contact ¾ Protect skin ¾ Check for early signs of dermatitis Avoid skin contact Protect the Skin ¾ No Contact – No Dermatitis Dispose of gloves after each use Make people aware of dermatitis and its causes Identify the substances and activities presenting a risk Train your team in the steps they need to take to protect themselves Promptly remove products from skin following any accidental exposure Good housekeeping particularly when spillages occur to prevent subsequent contamination Job rotation to limit the amount of time doing wet work Know how to put them on and take them off Use a non latex glove Choose the correct size and suitable material for individual and task Protect the Skin ¾ Whenever hands are wet, dry them thoroughly afterwards with a soft cotton or paper towel ¾ Use moisturising creams after each hand wash Check the Skin ¾ Check for early signs of dermatitis ¾ Who checks Employee Responsible person ¾ What next Ensure all parts of hands are covered Barrier creams are ineffective http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/posters/skinmethod.pdf ¾ Investigation Follow up Reporting Take action http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/posters/skindermatitis.pdf 2 Miriam - A hairdresser’s tale Where to get more information & help ¾ Ask your local Environmental Health Inspector ¾ Ask your Trade Association or Industry Body National Hairdressers’ Federation (NHF) www.nhf.biz (0845 345 6500) Habia www.habia.org [email protected] (01302 774935) ¾ Health & Safety Executive Infoline 0845 345 0055 A range of information is also available ¾ Skin at work website: You can prevent contact dermatitis ¾ Remember… www.hse.gov.uk/skin ¾ COSHH essential guidance: ¾ Avoid contact www.hse.gov.uk/coshh ¾ Habia website ¾ Protect skin www.habia.org ¾ NHF website ¾ Check for early signs of dermatitis www.nhf.biz Preventing Contact Dermatitis a presentation by Local Authorities, HSE and Industry Working Together End 3