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Skin surveillance baseline — DOccMed MCQ

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A printing company introduces a new solvent-based cleaning process with products labelled as skin irritants. Workers will clean rollers daily using gloves and local exhaust ventilation. What is the most appropriate health surveillance?

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Correct answer: A — Baseline skin assessment with regular visual checks and symptom reporting

Health surveillance is needed where a disease is associated with the exposure and early changes can be detected. For irritant or sensitising skin exposures, baseline and periodic skin checks are appropriate. Patch testing is diagnostic, not a routine screening tool. Gloves are part of control but do not remove the need for surveillance where residual risk remains.

Reference: HSE Skin health surveillance guidance; COSHH Regulations