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York St John University | University in the Heart of York > Facilities Directorate > Health and Safety > A - Z of Health and Safety
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Work-related skin disease can affect people in a wide range of occupations and can, if not managed carefully can result in both short and long term damage and potentially illness.
The HSE recommend that all workers who are potentially exposed to skincare hazards should follow a typical risk assessment approach which they call APC approach (Avoid, Protect, Check), which if carefully followed can reduce the chances of suffering painful and sometimes debilitating skin conditions.
To learn more about the HSE guidance read:
The University also has some further guidance available from the Human Resources A-Z pages.