Skin diseases and dermal exposure: Policy and practice overview

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Series Details No.6
Publication Date 09/10/2008
ISBN 978-92-9191-161-5
ISSN 1830-5946
EC TE-70-07-049-EN-C
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Skin diseases are the second most common work-related health problem in Europe. They represent more than 7% of all occupational illnesses and are one of the most important emerging risks related to the exposure to chemical, physical and biological risk factors. This report presents an overview of dermal exposures and occupational skin diseases. It also presents the principal policies relating to the recognition and recording of skin diseases, as well as the recognition, assessment and control of dermal exposure to chemical, biological and physical risk factors in the Member States of the European Union.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE7007049ENC_skin_diseases/view
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Skin diseases and dermal exposure: Policy and practice overview, October 2008 http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE7007049ENC_skin_diseases

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