Legal requirements – regulations, such as COSHH, stipulate that if there is a chance of exposure to substances that can cause skin problems we need to conduct skin health surveillance. Even water in the right circumstances can do this.

Make life easier – it is easier to take action and prevent problems than it is to deal with the problems once they arise

Economic sense – If we have a worker that is absent or not working efficiently because of skin problems there will be an effect on production

Questionnaires – Vital for obtaining background information that can aid identifying the cause and finding solutions.

Visual and Tactile assessment – Simple and possible in all situations for all visible skin problems but does not detect sub-clinical damage so not effective for preventing problems.

Skin condition measurement – simple, safe, non-invasive measurements but requires acclimatization before measurements. Can identify individuals with sub-clinical damage so that problems can be prevented. Provides quantitative data for better assessment of problems and evaluation of interventions.

We have developed a range of products that can aid you in ensuring that problems are effectively prevented and your health surveillance system complies with the regulations. These products include:

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Questionnaires

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Visual assessment tools

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Skin condition measurement equipment

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Advice on setting up a system

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Skin health surveillance and monitoring