Occupational Dermatitis

What Is It?
Occupational contact dermatitis occurs when a person is exposed to allergens or irritants on the job. Frequent exposure to water, friction, chemicals, fuels, dyes, cleaning agents, industrial solvents or dust (for example, cement dust, sawdust or paper dust) can lead to contact dermatitis.

Nationally, dermatitis is the second most commonly reported occupational disease.

Many substances in the workplace can lead to dermatitis. The National Safety Council has listed these and you can visit their website and review them at:

http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Dermatitis/files/general_skin.pdf

Please contact us for an examination if you suspect you have been exposed. For symptoms, please see Contact Dermatitis in our website.