Occupational skin disease - Articles

Chemical protection is needed for working hands

Skin disease cases exceed recordable respiratory illnesses

February 5, 2018

A great deal of attention about chemical dangers in the workplace gets focused on inhalation as an exposure route, but skin contact – especially via busy hands -- can also result in significant harm to human health. In many cases, skin is a more significant route of exposure than the lung.

Who are the busiest hands-on workers facing hand hazards?

February 2, 2017

Here are some jobs and professions where constant working with your hands can put you at risk of numerous hand hazards – infections, skin diseases, cuts, abrasions, allergic reactions and in the worst case, life-altering amputations:

What you should know about dermatitis

February 2, 2017

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. It can have many causes and occurs in many forms. It usually involves an itchy rash on swollen, reddened skin. Skin affected by dermatitis may blister, ooze, develop a crust or flake off. Examples of dermatitis include atopic dermatitis (eczema), dandruff and rashes caused by contact with any of a number of substances, such as poison ivy, soaps and jewelry with nickel in it.

Harmful UV rays increase risk of cancer & skin damage

Benita Mehta

May 3, 2016

As temperatures rise, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and skin cancer risk become a concern for outdoor workers.

Deb Group e-book offers tips for using gloves and creams in the workplace

Free e-book includes strategies for reducing the risk of occupational skin disorders

April 27, 2016

Deb Group, the world’s leading away-from-home skin care company, released an e-book today titled, “Does my Workplace Need Gloves, Hand Cream or Both?” which discusses strategies for reducing the risk of occupational skin disorders (OSDs).

When your skin doesn’t protect…

Inhalation exposures are not the only threat

Maureen Paraventi

April 1, 2016

Occupational skin diseases (OSD) are common and costly.

Campbell Institute recognizes innovation in the workplace

Cummins Components Filtration and Deb Group Honored in 2016 Innovation Challenge

February 26, 2016

Today, the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council and Stewardship Action Council have announced the two honorees of the 2016 Innovation Challenge. The Cummins Components Filtration location in Izmir, Turkey, was selected for its multifaceted health and well-being program. Deb Group earned recognition for its “Fight Occupational Skin Disease” campaign.

Stay safe when you work in the sun

Maureen Brady

June 1, 2015

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a part of sunlight that is an invisible form of radiation.

It’s "Don't Fry Day"

Holiday weekend kicks off with reminder of skin cancer prevention

May 22, 2015

As warm weather approaches and millions of Americans prepare to enjoy the great outdoors, the risk for ultraviolet (UV) damage of the skin increases. Skin cancer is on the rise in the United States, and the American Cancer Society estimates that one American dies every hour from skin cancer.

Outdoor workers need to guard against sun exposure

Maureen Brady

April 1, 2015

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Since the primary cause of skin cancer is exposure to the sun