MoD Health & Safety Handbook 

JSP 375 Vol 2 

Oil folliculitis 

25  Oil folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles and glands caused by exposure to cooling and 

cutting oils particularly of the older kind ("straight" or "insoluble" oils) manifest by pustules and 

blackheads most commonly of the forearms and thighs. 

Photodermatoses 

26  Some individuals may suffer from conditions that may be exacerbated or precipitated by sunlight. 

Some substances, especially those of plant origin, may react photochemically with sunlight to cause 

acute skin reactions. Sun damaged skin will also be more vulnerable to other occupational exposures. 

REPORTING OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISORDERS 

27  All occupational skin disorders must be brought to the attention of both the line manager and 

Occupational Health Service as in paragraphs 12 and 19 above. There is also a MOD requirement to 

make reports under CHASP using MOD Form 2000 (see JSP 442   Reference B) and a statutory 

requirement under RIDDOR to report them to the HSE on HSE Form 2508. 

28  Advice concerning these guidelines can be obtained from the Civilian Consultant Adviser in 

Occupational Medicine to the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Health) on GTN 9621 70462 (020 7807 

0462). 

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