Safe Working Procedure – Skin Care

1. Safe Working Procedure – Skin Care Learning Objectives: By the end of this program participants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the control measures to be followed , as detailed in the safe working procedure, in order to prevent skin contamination and infection. To begin we will consider the OAC model for managing safety

2. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care

3. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care Set your work objectives to include; “...tasks/ activities are to be completed on time and in a manner that does not cause harm to the employees, customers, other non-employees, or the company/ organisation.” • Three key questions to start with are… • What can cause harm? • What are you doing about it? • Is it enough? Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to be considered simplistic.

4. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free at www.confinedspaces.com; Click here to open the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely) also A 5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available from www.web-safety.com; Click here to link to Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety Seminar.

5. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care Know where the harm is; Identify the key hazards associated with skin contamination & outcomes of an exposure to contaminants. • Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list) • Abrasives • Chemicals • Heat • Micro-organisms • Poor air circulation • Sweat • Ultra-violet radiation • Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list) • Infection and disease • Dermatitis • Skin allergies • Melanoma

6. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care • Controlling the Hazard - Options • In priority order; • Eliminate where possible, • Use control measures, • Protect all those exposed to the hazard Insert eliminate image Insert control image Insert protective Clothing image

7. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care • Skin Care • Instruct all personnel in basic skin-care procedure. • Provide washing facilities and emergency wash facilities. • Provide skin protection, e.g. protective clothing, barrier and reconditioning creams. • Encourage employees to carry out regular skin checks. • Report abnormal skin problems (e.g. dermatitis) immediately.

8. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care • Use of Protective Clothing • Replace contaminated or wet protective clothing • Wash frequently all protective clothing (if necessary before removal in order to prevent the spread of contamination). • In order to prevent the spread of contamination protective clothing is not to be worn when it is not required, e.g. during rest breaks and meal times.

9. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care • Care in The Sun • Employees are advised to take sun care precautions as follows; • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, if possible, • Wear suitable protective clothing (e.g. wide- brimmed hats, long sleeves), • Work in the shade as much as possible, • Use sun protection cream (a minimum of SPF15 is recommended).

10. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care Duty Holders Responsible for… Managing Director Ensuring compliance. Safety Managers Providing professional safety advice. Business Activity Managers Complying with the requirements. Employees Co-operating with the requirements.

11. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care • Documentation • Protective clothing and equipment issue log. • Skin care instructions.