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Occupational dermatitis — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateHealth SurveillanceOccupational dermatitisDOccMed

A manufacturing employer uses metalworking fluids and reports several employees with new hand rashes. Gloves are available but frequently contaminated inside, and no skin checks are performed. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: D — Regular skin inspection with symptom enquiry and exposure-control review

Health surveillance is appropriate where an identifiable work-related disease may occur and valid detection methods exist. For dermatitis risk, symptom checks and skin inspection can identify early disease before chronicity. Surveillance should be linked to exposure control, training and review of glove use rather than used as a substitute for control measures.

Reference: HSE Health Surveillance Guidance