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

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. Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care

The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free at 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 Click here to link to Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety Seminar. 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 Safe Working Procedure - Skin Care

Controlling the Hazard - Options In priority order; 1.Eliminate where possible, 2.Use control measures, 3.Protect all those exposed to the hazard Insert eliminate image Insert control image Insert protective Clothing image 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.

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.

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).

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

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