Occupational and industrial skin diseases are often caused by exposure to irritants such as chemicals, fluids and powders. The reported levels of work related skin disorders in 2003-04 was over 31,000 and 80% of these were dermatitis. Those occupations most affected were florists, beauticians, hairdressers, research engineers and motor vehicle and trailer manufacturers. Typically, the irritants were rubber, chemicals, oils, soaps and other cleaning agents. These can cause a number of different industrial skin diseases which usually show symptoms such as rashes like eczema, or spots. If you are a sufferer of one of the many industrial skin diseases and would like to make a claim, just fill in our CLAIM NOW form or call us for free on Freephone: 0800 811844. |
