ABSTRACT
Prevention of work-related diseases and injuries affecting the skin requires an assessment of the hazards and the risks associated with performing the work prior to the assignment of protective clothing or equipment. This assessment is legally required in some countries and is typically called a hazard or risk assessment. The assessment should consider the nature and extent of the hazards involved, the likelihood of exposure to hazardous materials or agents, the potential severity of adverse effects of exposure to the worker, solutions other than personal protective equipment, and the overall risk to the user performing the task or work while using protective equipment. The occupational hygiene process incorporates these assessments.
