Skin contact with paint-related solvents


Problem:

Workers that clean surfaces may face hazards from skin contact with paint-related solvents.

Risk Description:

Petroleum distillates used in painting tasks may cause skin irritation, a condition also known as irritant contact dermatis (ICD).  One of the most commonly used class of paint solvents are aliphatic hydrocarbons, also called petroleum distillates.


Assessment Info:

There are some measurement tools to indicate the risk for dermatitis in this task, where skin contact with paint-solvents is common, that include observation to see how frequent skin contact occurs and asking workers about skin symptoms.