title: Prevention of occupational skin disease.
abstract: Each occupational setting has unique risks for occupational skin disease based on the materials used, the workplace environment, and the skin type of each worker. Virtually all programs for the prevention of skin disease can be designed around the principles outlined in this article. Most problems can be eliminated by well-designed prevention programs. All workers are entitled to a safe working environment that reduces to the extent possible the risks of acquiring occupational skin disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Tucker
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000517:prevention & control; D002617:Chemical Industry; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000517:prevention & control; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004777:Environment; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000517:prevention & control; D006540:Herbicides / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006540:Herbicides