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Hautschutz 2 © DGUV

Skin protection

BEFORE starting work (after breaks and after washing hands if necessary)

Skin cleansing

DURING work (before breaks and before finishing work)

Skin care

AFTER work Skin care product: (after the last hand wash)

Type of skin exposure

Slight

Soiling caused by:

General, easily removable, not strongly adhering soiling of the skin.

Medium to heavy

Soiling caused by:

Oils, greases, (cooling) lubricants, dusts, soot, lime, cement, graphite, printing inks, sealing materials, etc.

Extreme

Contamination caused by:

Paints, varnishes (e.g. 2K varnishes), adhesives, resins (e.g. epoxy resins), PU foams, sealing materials, underbody sealants, oils, greases, lubricants, tar, bitumen, graphite, lime, soot, dust, cement, etc.

 

The Office of Occupational Safety, Environmental and Health Protection provides suitable skin care and skin protection products for all types of soiling.