Where can I get more information about skin diseases in construction?

Health and Safety General Construction
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If you would like further information about skin related topics including:

	How to carry out a COSHH assessment;

	What the law says about exposure to substances that are hazardous to health;

	Further examples about how to reduce exposure to hazardous substances;

	More information about exposure to the sun;

	Skin checks and health surveillance,


try these links:




	[HSE Skin Website ](http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/index.htm)

	[Construction Occupational Health Management Essentials (COHME) – Dermatitis](http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/dermatitis.htm)

	[Outdoor Workers and Sun Exposure ](http://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/employ/sunprotect.htm)


Trade associations and other industry bodies can also be a good source of information about how to control exposure to skin hazards in your work.