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Occupational Dermatitis and Skin Exposure Prevention

Cleaners, healthcare workers, hairdressers, mechanics and food handlers across the region develop painful and sometimes career ending skin disease from wet work and contact with chemicals, yet the skin is the forgotten route of exposure. This course brings skin protection into the occupational health programme, covering hazard identification, glove selection and skin care regimes. Participants learn to recognise early damage and act before it becomes chronic.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how the skin is damaged by wet work, irritants and sensitisers.
  • Identify tasks and substances that cause occupational skin disease.
  • Select and use gloves that match the chemical and the task.
  • Establish a skin care regime of protection, cleansing and restoration.
  • Recognise early signs of dermatitis and arrange assessment.
  • Set up skin surveillance and record keeping for exposed workers.

Course outline

  1. 01The skin as a route of exposure
  2. 02Wet work, irritants and sensitisers
  3. 03Identifying skin hazards by task
  4. 04Glove selection and correct use
  5. 05Skin care and restoration regimes
  6. 06Recognising early skin damage
  7. 07Skin surveillance and records

Who should attend

Occupational health practitioners, safety officers, and supervisors in cleaning, healthcare, catering, hairdressing, motor and manufacturing environments.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Lagos2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Harare2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
21 to 22 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900
12 to 13 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Dubai2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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