HSL is to run a one-day training course on skin disease. The course will be held at the Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Date
Monday 24 November 2008

Introduction
Diseases of the skin represent some of the most common occupational health problems: Work-related dermatitis is one of the major occupational skin diseases, caused by contact with one or more of the many hazardous agents found in the workplace today.

This short course will discuss the incidence of disease and methods employed to help identify, diagnose and manage occupational dermatoses. Reporting schemes will be considered as will
personal protective equipment and other measures to control exposure and a number of case studies will be presented to highlight specific allergens encountered in the workplace.

The course will include:
• Overview of occupational skin disease in the UK
• Investigation and management of disease
• Specific allergen exposures

Who should attend?
This course is suited to occupational physicians and nurses or anyone providing occupational health services.

The cost of each course is £395 + VAT (includes course notes, lunch and refreshments).

  To register online please click here

For further information email: training@hsl.gov.uk or contact the Training Unit at HSL directly on 01298 218806.

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