Substitution, wearing PPE and good work practice can help protect your skin from solvents, adhesives and other chemicals.
Hazard Analysis — 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.
Statistical Information:
Exposure Risks for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Other Illnesses in Construction