UV20556 The knowledge you gain through completing this unit will help you understand and explain the causes signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis and the methods of prevention ID: 999294
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1. VTCT level 2 award in preventing contact dermatitis - UV20556
2. The knowledge you gain through completing this unit will help you understand and explain the causes, signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis and the methods of prevention.
3. Examples of what contact dermatitis looks like!
4. OUTCOME 1 To Know the characteristics and causes of contact dermatitis: Define contact dermatitis:What do you think contact dermatitis is?
5. What do you think contact dermatitis is?Inflammation of the skinVaries from mild to severe symptomsNot infectious
6. 2. Identify the early and developing signs and symptoms of contact dermatitisHow do you think we know that contact dermatitis is starting to develop and what are the symptoms (what do we feel and see)?
7. Early signs..Skin will be dry, itchy and red
8. Developing signs…The skin will become flaky, scaly, cracked, and can bleed and blister
9. 3.What do you think the difference is between irritant and allergic contact dermatitis? Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by external factors: for example, repetitive washing (wet work), harsh chemicals, cleaning products and a combined reaction to all or some of the above.
10. And allergic contact dermatitis is…Chemicals/products (perfumes, preservatives, nickel, latex etc.)Sensitive skin (an allergic reaction to something, either immediately, a delayed reaction or even an allergy for life).
11. 4. What do you think is meant by ‘wet work’ ?Generally a long term contact with warm water and chemicals
12. 5. Describe some tasks associated with ‘wet working’As examples:Repetitive washing-upRepetitive hand washing of clothes/cars/dogs etc.Shampooing and conditioning hairAny repetitive washing and cleaning tasks
13. 6. Describe how the skin is exposed to these substances…Direct handlingTouching contaminated surfacesSplashingSoiled glovesIncorrect removal of protective gloves
14. OUTCOME 2- Explain how to prevent contact dermatitisStick to the relevant laws and regulations associated with health and safety Can you name them?
15. Here are the relevant legislationHealth and safety at workCOSHH- control of substances hazardous to healthRIDDOR-reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences PPE-Personal protective equipment Use Your Text Books to research and the internet to research these
16. 2. State employee and employer health & safety responsibilities You yourself need to make sure that you know what you are doing and use safety equipment and protective clothing where neededThat your employer provides information and instruction, training on all risksThat your employer also provides you with all the relevant protective equipment and products
17. 3. Describe ways to prevent contact dermatitis CHECK- what is in the substances you are about to useAVOID- if there are chemicals/substances that are likely to irritate or are potential allergensPROTECT- yourself if use of substances is unavoidable